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BF09 WBU

2009 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Note59,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 WBU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

horn faulty but still works

Fail 18 May 2024 100,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

horn faulty but still works

Pass 21 Jun 2023 95,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 95,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 91,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,527 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre silencer pipe to rear silencer mounting/retaining clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel trim missing?

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive "sweating" front area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure in bottom arm (up & down movement) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre silencer pipe to rear silencer mounting/retaining clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel trim missing?

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive "sweating" front area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,681 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,547 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front & off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 82,544 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front & off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 72,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,308 miles

Central brake light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,500 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,016 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,462 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,052 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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BF09 WBU is a 2009 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,175 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 Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF09 WBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF09 WBU is a 2009 Nissan Note, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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