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NL59 UAX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,889 mi
Last recorded133,889 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 133,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2026 133,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 129,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 123,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,092 miles

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 118,092 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2022 113,093 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 113,093 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,965 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 110,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 107,159 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 107,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,321 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,172 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 92,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,140 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 71,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 UAX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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