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SA59 GNJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,819 mi
Last recorded113,819 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 GNJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 113,819 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,366 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 86,384 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 84,722 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 84,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 79,490 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 79,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 72,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,801 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 66,651 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides, esp inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,819 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear n/s /r cut in sidewall ( not to cords ) .

Offside Front cut in tyre sidewall ( not to cords )

Fail 4 Oct 2017 55,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose split and leaking. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear n/s /r cut in sidewall ( not to cords ) .

Offside Front cut in tyre sidewall ( not to cords )

Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,503 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 49,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,171 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 30,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,160 miles

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

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 2 Aug 2012 23,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 23,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GNJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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