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WV59 RFO

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,300 mi
Last recorded157,300 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 RFO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 157,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 157,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 142,696 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 142,696 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 125,077 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 116,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,746 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 104,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,997 miles

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

rear exhaust box has a slight leak

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,763 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,109 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,152 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 56,817 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,817 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,684 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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WV59 RFO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV59 RFO, 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 WV59 RFO registered?

WV59 RFO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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