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RK59 UEW

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,321 mi
Last recorded142,321 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 UEW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 142,321 miles

1;5 litres of oil added oil level off of dip stick to carry out test

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front discs rusting

re secure underside exhaust heat shield

Fail 30 Aug 2018 142,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible rear (0.1 (b))

1;5 litres of oil added oil level off of dip stick to carry out test

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front discs rusting

re secure underside exhaust heat shield

Pass 2 Aug 2017 135,269 miles

n/s/f driving light not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 135,269 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s/ stop light (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)

n/s/f driving light not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 122,872 miles

o/s/r inner wheel rim has some damage

Fail 30 Aug 2016 122,869 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke possible intercooler pipe split (7.4.B.3a)

o/s/r inner wheel rim has some damage

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,892 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,858 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,221 miles

water ingress n/s/f ind lamp

Fail 9 Sep 2013 81,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

water ingress n/s/f ind lamp

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,195 miles

battery insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,195 miles

battery insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RK59 UEW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RK59 UEW, 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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RK59 UEW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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