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BF09 XLM

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,918 mi
Last recorded141,918 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XLM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 141,918 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Fail 14 Mar 2026 141,918 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 139,531 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 124,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 119,826 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly cracking outer tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 119,826 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly cracking outer tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,277 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 115,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,425 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 113,406 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,770 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 107,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,090 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,423 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 90,423 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,946 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,185 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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BF09 XLM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF09 XLM, 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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BF09 XLM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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