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BD59 PHZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,149 mi
Last recorded98,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 PHZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 98,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,809 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 92,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 90,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 84,113 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 84,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 73,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,335 miles

Both front wipers worn.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/r14-81t (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,514 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,171 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 21,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,327 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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BD59 PHZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 BD59 PHZ, 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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BD59 PHZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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