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SB59 KVE

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,659 mi
Last recorded144,659 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 KVE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 144,659 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play WISHBONE BOTTOM BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 141,180 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 137,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,521 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 133,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 128,088 miles

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

Front Oil sump leaking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 116,201 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 109,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 106,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 101,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 101,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,679 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 90,352 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,616 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,506 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,953 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,296 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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SB59 KVE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB59 KVE, 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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SB59 KVE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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