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RO59 HTJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,209 mi
Last recorded71,209 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 HTJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,422 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 69,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,225 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 62,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,899 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 56,898 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,938 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush beginning to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.2mm - wearing down outer edge - 165/70 r14 81t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush beginning to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 33,611 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 27,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 27,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre close to cords

Pass 9 Nov 2016 20,748 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes age cracking/splitting

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 20,748 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes age cracking/splitting

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 13,916 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 20 Nov 2015 13,916 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 6,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 5,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 4,159 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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RO59 HTJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol 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 RO59 HTJ, 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 RO59 HTJ registered?

RO59 HTJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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