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SG59 FOD

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

226,546 mi
Last recorded226,546 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 FOD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 226,546 miles

general repairs to underbody

Fail 10 Sep 2025 226,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 213,780 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 213,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 197,935 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 197,935 miles

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

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed holed rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 183,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 183,818 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 169,528 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 169,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 161,138 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 161,138 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,270 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 131,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 108,031 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm outer of tread (worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 74,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,656 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,182 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 44,182 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,898 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 39,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FOD is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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