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WL59 AEB

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,208 mi
Last recorded131,208 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 AEB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,208 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 131,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 127,137 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 127,132 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 127,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,115 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,344 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 100,341 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 91,080 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 91,074 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre clamp broken

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 79,243 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 79,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.49....4.94 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,324 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 58,324 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release jammed up (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 56,460 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 51,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre slightly perished

under tray insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 51,631 miles

n/s front tyre slightly perished

under tray insecure

Pass 28 May 2013 29,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,941 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WL59 AEB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WL59 AEB, 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 WL59 AEB registered?

WL59 AEB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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