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OV59 DGU

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,642 mi
Last recorded102,642 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 102,641 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,915 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 89,915 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 74,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 68,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,151 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,245 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,018 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 36,652 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 36,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,019 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,440 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 24,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 18,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 18,381 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 14,526 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

high level brake light inop

Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,526 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 27 Oct 2012 9,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 9,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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OV59 DGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 OV59 DGU, 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 OV59 DGU registered?

OV59 DGU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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