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SP59 WDU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,046 mi
Last recorded35,046 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 WDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 34,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 25,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 23,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 23,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inside wall through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 20,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 20,222 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,717 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 16,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 16,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 16,247 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 15,249 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 13,898 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 12,317 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 12,317 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 10,941 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 10,941 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 9,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 7,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2012 7,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 WDU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDU, 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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SP59 WDU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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