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NL59 GHO

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,239 mi
Last recorded100,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 GHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 100,239 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,068 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 92,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,620 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 83,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 75,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,335 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 64,333 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,238 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jan 2019 43,238 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 37,210 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 37,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,742 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 15,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,419 miles

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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NL59 GHO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NL59 GHO, 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 NL59 GHO registered?

NL59 GHO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is NL59 GHO safe to buy?

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