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BG09 WZL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,032 mi
Last recorded93,032 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 93,032 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 93,031 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,017 miles

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

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

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

Pass 26 Aug 2023 83,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,117 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 79,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 74,993 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,831 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 71,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

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

Rear Wiper blade damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,486 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Aug 2019 70,486 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,740 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 64,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front exhaust shields insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2017 64,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front indicator lens broken

front exhaust shields insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 60,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,324 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,544 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 WZL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

BG09 WZL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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