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SC59 DHO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,468 mi
Last recorded160,468 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 DHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 160,468 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 160,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 153,621 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 153,612 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 151,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 147,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 139,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,091 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,487 miles

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 7 Aug 2014 97,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,881 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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SC59 DHO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC59 DHO, 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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SC59 DHO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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