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SG59 VCJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,064 mi
Last recorded93,064 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,064 miles

Front Exhaust noisy cat (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 88,480 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,536 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,660 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion developing on suspension components of vehicle

wear in front wiper linkage

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,238 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 75,237 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 71,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Beginning to corrode slightly also. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Beginning to corrode slightly also. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 71,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Beginning to corrode slightly also. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Beginning to corrode slightly also. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 66,390 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both are beginning to slightly corrode. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,384 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on arm severely deteriorated resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both are beginning to slightly corrode. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,167 miles

Nearside wiper rubber torn but clearing ok. bAdvise new blade.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 45,817 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,431 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,431 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,342 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 22,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,608 miles

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

rear wiper blade perished

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 VCJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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