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SK59 TZL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,040 mi
Last recorded68,040 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 TZL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp covers deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2026 67,956 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading no reserve travel (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,108 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 53,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,558 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, O/S more so. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wheel, slightly rough when spun. May be bearing related.

Nearside Rear Shock, corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shocks, corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2023 45,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, O/S more so. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wishbone, rear bush perished.

Nearside Front wheel, slightly rough when spun. May be bearing related.

Nearside Rear Shock, corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shocks, corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 36,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 31,292 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 31,292 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front heatshield insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,906 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 25,110 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 25,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,222 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,313 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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SK59 TZL 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 75%.

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 SK59 TZL, 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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SK59 TZL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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