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SM59 AZL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,054 mi
Last recorded122,054 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 AZL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,054 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nr. shocker absorber top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 122,054 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded front & rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nr. shocker absorber top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 110,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

registration lamp is dim

Fail 21 Oct 2024 110,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

registration lamp is dim

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,970 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,686 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,750 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,644 miles

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 22 Nov 2019 73,379 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,605 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 62,605 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 56,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,517 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 48,517 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,278 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 36,667 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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SM59 AZL 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 SM59 AZL, 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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SM59 AZL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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