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RO59 XVC

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,581 mi
Last recorded86,581 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 XVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,581 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 86,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 75,795 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,368 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears n,s more worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 55,528 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 55,520 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,993 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,447 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 36,447 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,152 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,984 miles

PASSENGER AIRBAG TURNED OFF

Rear EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Fail 14 Oct 2015 29,984 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

PASSENGER AIRBAG TURNED OFF

Rear EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,265 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Oct 2013 19,265 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 14,521 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 18 Oct 2012 14,521 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 XVC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black 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 XVC, 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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RO59 XVC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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