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BD09 ZBY

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 ZBY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 37,883 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 36,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,686 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 34,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,490 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 31,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 30,973 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to deteriorate slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs slightly worn / lipped

Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes starting to de-bond (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyre-walls cracking / deteriorating but not yet exposing chords ...advise monitor / replace soon

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,834 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 26 Jun 2014 18,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,529 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 12,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,213 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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BD09 ZBY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD09 ZBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD09 ZBY registered?

BD09 ZBY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is BD09 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 ZBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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