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NX59 UHC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

36,482 mi
Last recorded36,482 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 UHC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 36,482 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 36,482 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 34,916 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 34,916 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 33,244 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive mount bush worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 33,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive mount bush worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 31,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 31,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 28,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 26,598 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 26,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 24,964 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,095 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not woking

Fail 13 Sep 2017 20,095 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

high level brake light not woking

Pass 15 Sep 2016 17,251 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 17,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,374 miles

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

nsf tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 9,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 7,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,073 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 6,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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NX59 UHC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NX59 UHC, 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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NX59 UHC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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