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SG59 NMU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,163 mi
Last recorded98,163 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 NMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 98,163 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,595 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 94,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 85,465 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 81,222 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,800 miles

advise front inner brake discs

advise front suspension arm bushes minor wear

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,192 miles

advise rear exhaust blow

advise wear front brake discs

advise offside front suspension arm rear bush

Fail 11 Sep 2018 65,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

advise offside front suspension arm rear bush

advise rear exhaust blow

advise wear front brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,712 miles

advise front number plate

advise nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,251 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,562 miles

advise front pads

advise off side front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,162 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 NMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SG59 NMU, 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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What year was SG59 NMU registered?

SG59 NMU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SG59 NMU safe to buy?

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