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NU59 ZXT

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,192 mi
Last recorded102,192 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 ZXT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 102,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 100,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,163 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,799 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 95,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 93,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 87,981 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 87,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,947 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,818 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

passenger airbag light on

Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,091 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

front+rear tyres different sizes

passenger airbag light on

Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust heatsheild insecure

front+rear tyres different sizes

Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 37,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 27,189 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 ZXT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

NU59 ZXT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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