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NL59 GSY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,018 mi
Last recorded92,018 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 92,018 miles

lambda readings fluctuate

Fail 15 Sep 2025 92,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

lambda readings fluctuate

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,496 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,162 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 88,162 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,350 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 79,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush just starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,085 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush just starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,119 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,119 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,613 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,557 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 GSY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

NL59 GSY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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