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BG59 PHV

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,548 mi
Last recorded115,548 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 PHV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 115,548 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 115,539 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 110,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 110,996 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 101,704 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 101,704 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 91,765 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,771 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 87,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,814 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,208 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,542 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,560 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 17,820 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 17,820 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 11,145 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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BG59 PHV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG59 PHV, 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 BG59 PHV registered?

BG59 PHV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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