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WJ59 LPU

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,778 mi
Last recorded86,778 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 LPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,778 miles

Central Rear boot locked shut

Fail 10 Jun 2025 86,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear boot locked shut

Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,367 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 74,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working/headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,741 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 63,741 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn doesn't appear to be attached the the inner part of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 58,856 miles

Rear exhaust silencer fixing clamp corroded and broken off but not causing a leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 4 Sep 2020 58,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer fixing clamp corroded and broken off but not causing a leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,161 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 54,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,042 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 43,042 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,915 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,734 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 18,734 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,355 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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WJ59 LPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WJ59 LPU, 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 WJ59 LPU registered?

WJ59 LPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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