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SM59 KFC

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,055 mi
Last recorded227,055 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 227,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear sills undersurface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2021 227,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear sills undersurface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 221,097 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 221,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 210,012 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 210,009 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 202,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 181,098 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 181,098 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking at fuiel unit at eng (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 179,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 173,142 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 145,567 miles

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

nearside front wheel arch trim close to road wheel at rear of arch

rear wiper heavily smearing screen

Fail 25 Nov 2013 145,565 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front wheel arch trim close to road wheel at rear of arch

rear wiper heavily smearing screen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,397 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 97,397 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KFC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KFC, 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 KFC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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