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BF09 XML

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,535 mi
Last recorded138,535 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XML
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 138,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 127,036 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,568 miles

Exhaust Rusty

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

P/S Rack Damp

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 107,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,372 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 64,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 51,597 miles

covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,582 miles

n/r tyre worn low at the outer edge

offside rear tyre minor bumps on tyre tread, may be the start of tyre seperation

Fail 14 Aug 2015 39,453 miles

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

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

both front tyre bold on edges

offside rear tyre minor bumps on tyre tread, may be the start of tyre seperation

Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,591 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,874 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 10,326 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 XML is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BF09 XML, 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 BF09 XML registered?

BF09 XML is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BF09 XML shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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