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PX59 VGA

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,861 mi
Last recorded100,861 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 VGA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,861 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust heat shield corroded/rattling at lower down pipe.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At seam of backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 100,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust heat shield corroded/rattling at lower down pipe.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At seam of backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,602 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 100,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,240 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump and rocker cover at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 100,240 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump and rocker cover at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,918 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 99,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,006 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 98,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 93,205 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,045 miles

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

exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,894 miles

Rear Both tyres slightly perished in tread

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 78,894 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Both tyres slightly perished in tread

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,897 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,969 miles

Front exhaust gard loose

Fail 21 Dec 2015 69,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

Front exhaust gard loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,349 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 57,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2013 47,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,428 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 22,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,419 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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PX59 VGA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PX59 VGA, 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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PX59 VGA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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