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RA59 RFN

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,536 mi
Last recorded66,536 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA59 RFN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,536 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 66,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split and tread worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 64,774 miles

Front wiper mechanism has slight wear on linkage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 64,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front wiper mechanism has slight wear on linkage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minuscule aged cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 62,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minuscule aged cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 60,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also low on tread 1855016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,715 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,559 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,144 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rubber bush splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,670 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,949 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Feb 2016 39,949 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,875 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 21,149 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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RA59 RFN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RA59 RFN, 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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RA59 RFN is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is RA59 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA59 RFN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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