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SK59 WUW

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,245 mi
Last recorded70,245 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 70,245 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 70,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,198 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 67,191 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,165 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 61,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,185 miles

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre scrubbing

Fail 1 Mar 2022 58,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre scrubbing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,334 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 54,259 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 51,929 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 51,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,951 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 44,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak oil sump pan badly corroded and leaking oil

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust down pipe heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

bonnet hinges seized

heavy corrosion on engine oil sump pan

long travel on parking brake lever. rear brakes may require adjustment or repair

wiper blades slightly streaky

Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,766 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe clamp missing

nearside front wiperblade torn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,526 miles

exhaust front pipe heatshield loose

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 WUW 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 65%.

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

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