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BG09 BCY

2009 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,875 mi
Last recorded97,875 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Note59,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 BCY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 86,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up to the wrong side (LHD spec) (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ISO base fitted but no child seat ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 75,396 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,524 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension and brake pipes

Fail 13 Dec 2021 67,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Corrosion to underbody, suspension and brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on both edges and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on both edges and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,692 miles

N/s/f tyre very close to legal limit

O/s/f tyre wearing 175/65/15

Fail 10 Dec 2020 60,692 miles

N/s/f tyre very close to legal limit

O/s/f tyre wearing 175/65/15

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,203 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 46,337 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 41,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,938 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 32,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 27,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 22,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,031 miles

front wipers slightly smearing.

Fail 23 May 2012 18,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers slightly smearing.

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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BG09 BCY is a 2009 Nissan Note in Red 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 BG09 BCY, 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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BG09 BCY is a 2009 Nissan Note, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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