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NU59 TEJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,211 mi
Last recorded77,211 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 77,211 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 77,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,925 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 76,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,601 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 75,598 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Various suspenstion component corroded front and rear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,396 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,567 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 74,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,230 miles

Rear slight corrosion starting at rear exhaust box

Fail 17 Jul 2020 74,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight corrosion starting at rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,010 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,510 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 72,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,682 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 61,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,635 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 47,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,685 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,500 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 34,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

revers light inop

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,475 miles

revers light inop

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 TEJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

NU59 TEJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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