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NJ59 VGT

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,524 mi
Last recorded114,524 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 VGT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 114,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 114,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,411 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 111,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,871 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 105,871 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 102,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,101 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,385 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,248 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 58,248 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre has cracks on sidewall

Fail 20 Sep 2017 54,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,570 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,312 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 41,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,750 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,538 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 19,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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NJ59 VGT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ59 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJ59 VGT registered?

NJ59 VGT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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