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NL59 GNZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,900 mi
Last recorded106,900 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 GNZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 106,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 104,158 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 104,158 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 104,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,796 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 93,796 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 83,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge to almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 60,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 46,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,039 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 32,299 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low both adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,398 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,597 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,848 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 GNZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

NL59 GNZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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