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BG09 GNZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,458 mi
Last recorded46,458 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 GNZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,458 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 46,384 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2022 45,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is 21 years old

Pass 20 May 2021 43,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 43,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is 19 years old

Fail 29 Jun 2020 41,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is 19 years old

Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,748 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm & perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,869 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,589 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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BG09 GNZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG09 GNZ, 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 BG09 GNZ registered?

BG09 GNZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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