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NL59 TZV

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,275 mi
Last recorded101,275 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 TZV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,275 miles

Front edge of bonnet is corroded. (One small hole - This is not dangerous).

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low and is JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake is JUST LEGAL on 18%.

Rear wiper blade rubber is deteriorated.

Fail 6 Oct 2023 101,275 miles

Front edge of bonnet is corroded. (One small hole - This is not dangerous).

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low and is JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DIP BEAM. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high MAIN BEAM. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake is JUST LEGAL on 18%.

Rear wiper blade rubber is deteriorated.

Fail 1 Sep 2023 101,272 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust section broken in two. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From the pipe in front of the rear silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front edge of bonnet is corroded. (One small hole showing - NOT DANGEROUS).

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear windscreen washer provides no liquid.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,181 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 98,139 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 95,571 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 91,625 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 91,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 86,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 73,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,682 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 63,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,485 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,781 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,807 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 TZV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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