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PO59 XGE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,894 mi
Last recorded80,894 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 XGE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 80,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,940 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 73,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,406 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 58,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 57,247 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 57,247 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,161 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 54,846 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,077 miles

Offside HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PLUS CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 44,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PLUS CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,350 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,833 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 33,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,580 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 XGE 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 68.2%.

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 XGE, 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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PO59 XGE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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