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RV59 XHG

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,154 mi
Last recorded125,154 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 XHG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,154 miles

Both side front tyres slighty worn on outer edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on outer edge(close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slighty worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 125,057 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Both side front tyres slighty worn on outer edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on outer edge(close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slighty worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 119,344 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Nearside rear tyre cracked and low

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Slight exhaust blow but went through emissions

Fail 17 Sep 2024 119,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Nearside rear tyre cracked and low

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2023 111,616 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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Fail 4 Sep 2023 111,608 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,762 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2021 103,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear of wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear of wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,207 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,714 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,326 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,989 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,731 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,721 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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RV59 XHG is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV59 XHG, 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 RV59 XHG registered?

RV59 XHG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is RV59 XHG safe to buy?

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