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SM59 OVL

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,283 mi
Last recorded55,283 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OVL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 55,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 55,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 32,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear rubber flexi brake pipes, ferrule part corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 32,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded under wheel arch within 30cm of shock absorber main load bearing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear rubber flexi brake pipes, ferrule part corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 30,174 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 28,232 miles

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

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

This vehicle has underbody corrosion.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,336 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 26,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 25,891 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 8 Jan 2021 25,890 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Jan 2020 22,060 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 22,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 19,601 miles

Bottom arm bushs split

Front discs rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2017 18,672 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 17,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 15,628 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 11,007 miles

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 8,318 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 OVL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

SM59 OVL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is SM59 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 OVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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