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PO59 SZC

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,898 mi
Last recorded121,898 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 SZC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 121,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 121,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 117,898 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 117,898 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,592 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 6 Dec 2023 113,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,193 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 110,190 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

reg plate light dim

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,519 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 95,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,756 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 75,756 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,743 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,213 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,888 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,076 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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PO59 SZC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 PO59 SZC, 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 PO59 SZC registered?

PO59 SZC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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