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SK59 WRV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 77,457 miles

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

Front wiper arms/ blades hitting scuttle panel

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 77,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front wiper arms/ blades hitting scuttle panel

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Aug 2025 75,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 73,329 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 69,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,972 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 60,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,340 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 55,340 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,879 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 47,879 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak from gear box

Fail 6 Sep 2017 42,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak from gear box

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,572 miles

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

Slight cracking on tread of both rear tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,126 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 26,126 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,911 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,214 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 WRV 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 71.4%.

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 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 WRV, 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 WRV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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