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SG59 DFA

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,918 mi
Last recorded145,918 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 DFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 145,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 142,521 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 136,571 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake performance just met

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 130,111 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor wiring insecure, likely to touch driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 129,138 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wiper mechanism worn (front)

exhaust system corroded at various points

Fail 18 Sep 2020 129,137 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wiper mechanism worn (front)

exhaust system corroded at various points

Pass 19 Sep 2019 126,213 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 119,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 110,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,250 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 100,250 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,893 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 74,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,186 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 61,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,176 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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SG59 DFA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG59 DFA, 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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SG59 DFA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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