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SA59 GDZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,496 mi
Last recorded45,496 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 GDZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 45,496 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,491 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight buckle in road wheel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Minor split from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Evident at bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from centre section to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield not fully secure above backbox

Rear Interior rear view mirror slightly defective

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 43,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight buckle in road wheel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Minor split from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Evident at bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from centre section to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield not fully secure above backbox

Rear Interior rear view mirror slightly defective

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,215 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2024 42,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,086 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 41,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 38,655 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 38,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,463 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both dide (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 36,460 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both dide (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,147 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 33,147 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,936 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 29,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm - 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,646 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,738 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,461 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 12,461 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)

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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SA59 GDZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA59 GDZ, 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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SA59 GDZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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