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NU59 LZJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,508 mi
Last recorded35,508 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 LZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 35,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 33,934 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 37,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 32,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50x16 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both beam axle mounting bushes have slight perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2022 31,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both beam axle mounting bushes have slight perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,931 miles

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

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

Rear both beam axle mounting bushes have slight perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,510 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both rear beam axle mounting bushes slight perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2020 28,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished n tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both rear beam axle mounting bushes slight perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,576 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 27,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,216 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 23,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 12,330 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 9,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,588 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 LZJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

NU59 LZJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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The MOT history for NU59 LZJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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