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VE59 LKJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 LKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 117,443 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 117,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 89,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 66,808 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system corroded, Clamp centre to back box corroded, Secure

Offside rear tyre cracking & perished, Cracking between treads

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 59,909 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Signs of engine oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,579 miles

Drivers seat recliner not working

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn edges, cracking between treads

Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,579 miles

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

Drivers seat recliner not working

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn edges, cracking between treads

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,396 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 53,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Seat base excessive movement, missing/loose bolts (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,597 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp broken slightly blowing

Fail 10 Dec 2018 49,597 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear exhaust clamp broken slightly blowing

Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,693 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,928 miles

n/s/r tyre slight miss shape to outer tread

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,403 miles

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

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

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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VE59 LKJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE59 LKJ, 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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VE59 LKJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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