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PJ59 XBV

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,424 mi
Last recorded54,424 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 54,424 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 54,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 51,674 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 51,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 47,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 44,720 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 44,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 32,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 27,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 27,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 22,365 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 22,365 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 16,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 12,667 miles

rear wiper blade split.

remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 10,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 7,783 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 4,556 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 XBV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBV, 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 PJ59 XBV registered?

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

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