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WL59 DUU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 DUU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 93,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 89,672 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 89,672 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking oil

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 84,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective possible bulb in wrong. no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking oil

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,046 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,925 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,438 miles

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

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury boot wont open, not possible to inspect prescribed area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,892 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 68,892 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 64,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler pipe rusted through (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

unable to open tailgate

Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 59,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,186 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,829 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre/rear exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,624 miles

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,633 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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WL59 DUU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DUU, 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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WL59 DUU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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