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BF59 ULX

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 ULX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,474 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 73,362 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,525 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 69,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 65,748 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,347 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 62,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,145 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,145 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 54,139 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Fail 28 Sep 2018 54,132 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,010 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 48,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,115 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,966 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn heavily on outside rdge but legal at test time

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,328 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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BF59 ULX 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 68.4%.

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 BF59 ULX, 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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BF59 ULX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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