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PF59 OTU

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,982 mi
Last recorded62,982 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 OTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 62,982 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills are rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 58,712 miles

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

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 19 Feb 2025 58,712 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,786 miles

Front both front shocks corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wiper linkage has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2023 55,934 miles

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

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

wiper linkage has slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2023 55,913 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

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

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

wiper linkage has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,639 miles

front wiper linkage has play

Fail 31 Jan 2022 53,639 miles

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

front wiper linkage has play

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers has excessive free play

Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,415 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 49,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,462 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 40,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 37,512 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer wall slightly damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,811 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 35,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,775 miles

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

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

small cut on inner tyre wall 185/50/16 nsf

Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cut on inner tyre wall 185/50/16 nsf

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,542 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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PF59 OTU is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 PF59 OTU, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PF59 OTU registered?

PF59 OTU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 February 2010.

Is PF59 OTU safe to buy?

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