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SM59 FOF

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,447 mi
Last recorded55,447 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 55,447 miles

front shock absorber corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2026 55,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front shock absorber corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 50,736 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

osf shock absorber corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2025 50,736 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

osf shock absorber corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 45,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 41,824 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 41,824 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front cracked and cord visable also on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

heatsheild loose

Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 37,730 miles

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

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

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

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

heatsheild loose

Pass 9 Dec 2020 33,133 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 33,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread on outside edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,982 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 13 Nov 2018 28,981 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Nov 2017 26,679 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 26,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,115 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,871 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,534 miles

slight bind in os/r brake

Fail 17 Nov 2014 19,534 miles

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

os/f wiper blade worn

slight bind in os/r brake

Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,085 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 FOF is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FOF, 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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What year was SM59 FOF registered?

SM59 FOF is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is SM59 FOF safe to buy?

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