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SA59 KWN

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

144,082 mi
Last recorded144,082 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 144,082 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 144,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 140,095 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 139,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 124,112 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 124,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,016 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 100,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

areas of exhaust system corroded

what appears high level stop light inoperative,though unable to see if it is wired in

Fail 28 Dec 2020 98,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

areas of exhaust system corroded

what appears high level stop light inoperative,though unable to see if it is wired in

Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,842 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,378 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,311 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 80,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,887 miles

Nearside dipped beam slightly low but on maximum adjustment

Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,887 miles

Nearside dipped beam slightly low but on maximum adjustment

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,552 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 55,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,152 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 47,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 34,751 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 26,269 miles

offside front tyre low 3mm

offside rear tyre flat

Fail 28 Dec 2013 26,269 miles

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

offside front tyre low 3mm

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 KWN is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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