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SP59 OUB

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,185 mi
Last recorded96,185 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 OUB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 96,185 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 96,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,242 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 94,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,023 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 88,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,049 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,047 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,100 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,487 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 72,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,739 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,787 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 64,787 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,615 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,258 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,484 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 52,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 50,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,187 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,990 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front pads look low/discs worn

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

offside front tyre 3mm

rear tyres 3mm

spare tyre slightly soft

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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SP59 OUB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP59 OUB, 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 SP59 OUB registered?

SP59 OUB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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