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NL59 GPJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,218 mi
Last recorded75,218 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 GPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,218 miles

underbody corrosion floor and sills

Fail 28 Jul 2025 75,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion floor and sills

Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,579 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,307 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,213 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 67,213 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,880 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 65,880 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 64,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced os outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose (front)

Fail 21 Jun 2018 61,437 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose (front)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,086 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,372 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,372 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,454 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,860 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 31,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,522 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 24,200 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 24,200 miles

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

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

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 GPJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GPJ, 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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NL59 GPJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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