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NU59 EUV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,951 mi
Last recorded165,951 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 EUV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 165,951 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 165,950 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 164,853 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 161,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 161,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 158,252 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 155,443 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 154,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 150,697 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 150,692 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 139,001 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 139,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 121,579 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 121,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly seated (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 100,021 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,193 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,750 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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NU59 EUV 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 NU59 EUV, 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 NU59 EUV registered?

NU59 EUV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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