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BG59 YST

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,917 mi
Last recorded157,917 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YST
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 157,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 155,996 miles

Front Both front shocks have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Fail 11 Dec 2024 155,996 miles

Front Both front shocks have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp missing

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 148,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 138,771 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Damage to rear

Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,899 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,482 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Silencer fixing clamp excessively corroded.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components from view.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 83,482 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Silencer fixing clamp excessively corroded.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components from view.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,366 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,385 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YST is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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