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SM59 RBY

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,427 mi
Last recorded68,427 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 68,427 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2024 67,601 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 67,579 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 61,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,426 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

front heat shield rattling

Fail 22 Sep 2021 45,426 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

front heat shield rattling

Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,410 miles

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

exhaust heat shield at front rattling not likely to fall off

Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,614 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure at front

Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,795 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 29,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,396 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 22,392 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 16,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 12,674 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 8,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nsf mirror cracked

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 RBY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM59 RBY?

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What year was SM59 RBY registered?

SM59 RBY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is SM59 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 RBY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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