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WG59 LXY

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,485 mi
Last recorded169,485 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LXY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 169,485 miles

oil level low

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to the front exhaust joint and the bolts

high level stop light not working

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2024 164,279 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

perishing to both the front tyres

Fail 3 Sep 2024 164,279 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

perishing to both the front tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2023 157,304 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

perishing to the front tyres

slight perishing to the rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2022 152,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion to the front exhaust (cat and bolts/mounts)

oil leak

slight perishing to the rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2021 147,930 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 147,930 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 144,365 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 144,365 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 132,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from centre of screen ()

Offside Front Lower under engine and suspension components , slightly oily . !

Fail 8 May 2019 132,420 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from centre of screen ()

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

Offside Front Lower under engine and suspension components , slightly oily . !

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 118,531 miles

Offside Oil leak engine . slight oil leak . ()

Pass 16 May 2017 105,063 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 105,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 91,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 91,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 79,927 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 79,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 67,084 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 48,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,382 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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WG59 LXY is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 WG59 LXY, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WG59 LXY registered?

WG59 LXY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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