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SL59 KXA

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,398 mi
Last recorded171,398 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 KXA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 171,398 miles

handbrake lever near end of fravel

Pass 6 Mar 2021 162,185 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 162,184 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board back box (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2021 162,064 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box excessively corroded causing multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 153,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 145,665 miles

Rear Exhaust back box blowing with slight leak

Fail 30 May 2019 145,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box blowing with slight leak

Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,823 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 133,823 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect aim (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 116,948 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 116,845 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,687 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 97,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,699 miles

Cuts in offside front tyre

Nearside front suspension arm start to de-bond

Fail 12 Jun 2015 76,699 miles

Cuts in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front suspension arm start to de-bond

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,362 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,362 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,057 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,288 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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SL59 KXA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SL59 KXA, 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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SL59 KXA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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