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SW59 EUM

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,177 mi
Last recorded160,177 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 EUM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 160,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 160,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 154,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 154,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 144,478 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 146,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged but covered with tape ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 138,465 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 120,430 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 98,718 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 98,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel seized wont turn (3.7.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,155 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,670 miles

some wheel nuts not checked due to coversfitted

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,014 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,969 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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SW59 EUM 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 66.7%.

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 SW59 EUM, 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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SW59 EUM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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