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SA59 GNV

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,139 mi
Last recorded72,139 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 GNV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 72,139 miles

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

underside vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 25 Jul 2025 68,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 68,813 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 67,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 67,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring, shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,519 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 61,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,290 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 54,289 miles

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

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

exhaust slight leak at rear join

heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,301 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,619 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 42,598 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,886 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,191 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 31,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 24,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,953 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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SA59 GNV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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