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BF59 UMY

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,231 mi
Last recorded94,231 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 UMY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 185/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,365 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 91,365 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 87,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,572 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 79,806 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished 185/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,814 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Sep 2020 77,814 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,754 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,214 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,831 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 46,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,591 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

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 UMY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige 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 BF59 UMY, 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 BF59 UMY registered?

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

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