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NL59 ORJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,762 mi
Last recorded178,762 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 ORJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 178,762 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 178,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 168,683 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 168,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect moisture inside headlamp unit effecting beam (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,285 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Front Lower rear bushes deterioating [both]

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on some components

Pass 7 Dec 2021 143,105 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on some components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,387 miles

Front Outer tyres wearing

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing thin and 3mm tread

Fail 7 Dec 2020 128,387 miles

Front Outer tyres wearing

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing thin and 3mm tread

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,541 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Dec 2018 95,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 95,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm[rear] (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front dip bulbloose in lamp

Fail 22 Dec 2017 80,116 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm[rear] (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,276 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s [rear] bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer n/s tyre worn thin and o/s tyre wearing thin

Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,275 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s [rear] bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer n/s tyre worn thin and o/s tyre wearing thin

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,391 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s [rear] (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 25,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2013 10,645 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,685 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 ORJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 ORJ, 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 ORJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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