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BG59 ABK

2009 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,156 mi
Last recorded158,156 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Primastar99,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ABK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 158,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 134,129 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 131,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper has signs of being damp/previously leaking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend attention ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 124,049 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper has signs of being damp/previously leaking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend attention ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 113,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 113,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,794 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 83,809 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 83,803 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine guard obscuring some items

Fail 25 Oct 2016 68,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine guard obscuring some items

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,179 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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BG59 ABK is a 2009 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 99,588 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 ABK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG59 ABK is a 2009 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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