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SH59 XBR

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,520 mi
Last recorded38,520 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 XBR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 38,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 38,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 34,576 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 34,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint insecure in arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 31,327 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 31,321 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 26,591 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 26,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 25,952 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 25,593 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 25,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 24,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 23,164 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 23,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 21,504 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 21,496 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 18,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,304 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 14,243 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 5 Dec 2013 11,607 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 8,725 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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SH59 XBR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH59 XBR, 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 SH59 XBR registered?

SH59 XBR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is SH59 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 XBR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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