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PE59 ACU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,019 mi
Last recorded85,019 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 ACU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 85,019 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wiper blades deterioration..

Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,065 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 81,065 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 81,025 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,874 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,495 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 72,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,890 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,385 miles

Offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 11 Aug 2016 22,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 9,890 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,467 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 5,994 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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PE59 ACU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE59 ACU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE59 ACU registered?

PE59 ACU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is PE59 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 ACU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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