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SW59 HCU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,943 mi
Last recorded92,943 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 HCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,089 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 67,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 58,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 58,560 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,913 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 43,913 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 42,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 37,631 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 37,577 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 30,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 25,044 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 25,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both Rear Tyres worn on outside edge 185/50/16

Fail 18 Apr 2018 25,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe snapped (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 24,494 miles

front discs worn/exhaust rotten/f/r b/hosesrusty/f/r susp rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2017 24,494 miles

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

front discs worn/exhaust rotten/f/r b/hosesrusty/f/r susp rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2016 20,981 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 18,771 miles

f/r susp rusty/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/rack noisy

Pass 22 Dec 2014 17,011 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 15,280 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 15,279 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 13,351 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 HCU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 SW59 HCU, 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 HCU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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