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SG59 NSJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,937 mi
Last recorded56,937 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 NSJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 56,937 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 56,937 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,111 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 54,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both NS & OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 50,216 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 44,088 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 44,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 40,118 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 40,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,432 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 36,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 32,463 miles

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

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 rear bush on track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust clamp between middle and rear joint has deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 28,520 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 25,166 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,573 miles

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

Hi vis brake light inop

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 13,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,833 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 NSJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

SG59 NSJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is SG59 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 NSJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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