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VE59 TXM

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,704 mi
Last recorded85,704 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 TXM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,704 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded/slight leak

Fail 13 Nov 2025 85,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb hanging out (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded/slight leak

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded/slight leak

Fail 19 Nov 2024 81,982 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded/slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,668 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 77,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,181 miles

Front shocks corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,574 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 68,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,277 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking priming pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,559 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 46,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 43,441 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 43,363 miles

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

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

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,894 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,793 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 24,786 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,438 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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VE59 TXM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TXM, 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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What year was VE59 TXM registered?

VE59 TXM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is VE59 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 TXM shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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