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NU59 ZXG

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,193 mi
Last recorded57,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 ZXG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 57,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 57,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,967 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit - advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 56,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit - advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 56,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front boil springs located differently on top mounting

both front shock absorbers corroding

o/s front inner wheel arch corroding

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m

o/s rear inner sill corroding

o/s rear tyre on 2.5m

Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 49,996 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 49,996 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 43,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 43,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,151 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 42,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 41,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 39,530 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 38,003 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 36,844 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 35,457 miles

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

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

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 25 May 2016 35,457 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 May 2015 29,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,420 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 18,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,321 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 ZXG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

NU59 ZXG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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The MOT history for NU59 ZXG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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