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BJ09 EJL

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,922 mi
Last recorded126,922 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 EJL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 126,922 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 126,921 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 119,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 119,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 103,925 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under drive seat area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,459 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 92,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,292 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,400 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,232 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 63,331 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 63,331 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 49,803 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 49,803 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 40,863 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 40,863 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed exterior handle sticking (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 26,943 miles

all tyres are starting to perish on the sidewalls new tyres will be needed soon.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 13,322 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,251 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,053 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 9,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to test n/s rear and centre seat belts due to wheel chair and seat folded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,289 miles

unable to test n/s rear and centre seat belts due to wheel chair and seat folded

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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BJ09 EJL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ09 EJL, 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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BJ09 EJL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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