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PN59 DFX

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,352 mi
Last recorded123,352 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 DFX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 123,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess transmission & engine mounting damaged but not excessive (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframes are corroded, complete exhaust corroded

n/s + o/s inner sills are corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 107,424 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 107,424 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,060 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 98,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,071 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,937 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 85,205 miles

Nearside Front binding

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,411 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,701 miles

exhaust heat-shield insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2017 74,701 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2016 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,315 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2014 43,017 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 43,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,109 miles

all 4 tyres wearing close to 2mm wear markers

Fail 15 Sep 2012 21,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre slight cut in sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,344 miles

offside front tyre slight cut in sidewall

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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PN59 DFX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN59 DFX, 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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PN59 DFX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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