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SV59 MSU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,035 mi
Last recorded105,035 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 MSU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,035 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2025 105,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 104,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 102,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 100,676 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,828 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 94,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,769 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 89,764 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre close to limit 2.3mm

Fail 17 Nov 2017 79,952 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Front exhaust heat sheild insecure

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre close to limit 2.7mm

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre close to limit 2.3mm

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 70,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,837 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 57,837 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front heatsheild insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,947 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 46,947 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,927 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 32,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exaust heat sheild insecure front pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,499 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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SV59 MSU 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 58.3%.

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 SV59 MSU, 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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SV59 MSU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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