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PJ59 UXY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

90,958 mi
Last recorded90,958 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 UXY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 90,958 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 90,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear door slight damage / operates as normal / no sharp edges

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 84,202 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear door slight damage / operates as normal / no sharp edges

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 80,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,349 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 76,347 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust noisy heat shield loose round front pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,464 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2021 73,464 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp is missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2020 67,487 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on both stepped edges (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sub frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 67,487 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on both stepped edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sub frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 58,042 miles

centre brake light inop

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2018 58,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre brake light inop

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,949 miles

centre brake light inop

n/s wiper split on end

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm, lower outside centre 3/4 [165/70/14t]

Fail 1 Nov 2017 56,946 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light inop

n/s wiper split on end

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm, lower outside centre 3/4 [165/70/14t]

Pass 5 Nov 2016 56,545 miles

exhaust middle to back box clamp corroded

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear markers 165/70/14

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,087 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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PJ59 UXY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ59 UXY, 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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PJ59 UXY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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