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NU59 EVC

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,690 mi
Last recorded193,690 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 EVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 193,690 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 193,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 187,634 miles

Central Exhaust box blowing

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 186,412 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust center section blowing

Fail 30 Sep 2023 186,408 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust center section blowing

Pass 1 Sep 2022 177,915 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 177,913 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 167,984 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 167,984 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Or mechanical failure (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 159,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone inner rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 159,429 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 143,365 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 143,365 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,903 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,129 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 74,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,700 miles

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

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 EVC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU59 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

NU59 EVC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for NU59 EVC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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