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WJ59 OAY

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,248 mi
Last recorded27,248 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OAY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 27,248 miles

Front both head lamps clouding over

Front wiper linkage worn

all suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2024 26,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 25,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 25,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,805 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 23,805 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 23,203 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 23,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 17,108 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner surface rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2016 17,060 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc inner surface rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 8,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,282 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 6,280 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 OAY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

WJ59 OAY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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