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SM59 HHX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,292 mi
Last recorded113,292 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 HHX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 113,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 113,292 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,881 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORTS JUST MET

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,468 miles

Nearside Front brake hose held in with cable ties

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

diesel sweat at tank poss overflow spillage

Fail 2 Nov 2020 73,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose held in with cable ties

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

diesel sweat at tank poss overflow spillage

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,030 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Oct 2017 52,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Oct 2016 46,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front has a slight brake bind

Fail 22 Oct 2014 35,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r locking wheel stud casing damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,815 miles

n/s/r locking wheel stud casing damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,969 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 HHX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HHX, 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 HHX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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