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NL59 PUF

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,093 mi
Last recorded91,093 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 91,093 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,693 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight all-over underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 82,793 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 82,792 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,163 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,647 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 69,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 63,602 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 63,602 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 58,070 miles

All shock absorber casings corroded

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,127 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 52,127 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 45,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in Tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,102 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 39,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,698 miles

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted--some testable items unable to be seen

Fail 15 Aug 2014 30,698 miles

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

Oil leak

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

wheel trims fitted--some testable items unable to be seen

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 25,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,325 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 PUF 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 65.2%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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