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PE59 DWW

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,163 mi
Last recorded125,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 DWW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 125,163 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 1 Feb 2025 112,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 107,879 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Fuel pipe chafing mounting damaged but still secure (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but still secure

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,349 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met, system may need adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 91,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met, system may need adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,131 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,785 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,362 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,903 miles

front pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 39,825 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,128 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 28,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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 DWW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE59 DWW, 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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PE59 DWW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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