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BJ09 ELU

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,019 mi
Last recorded187,019 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ELU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 187,019 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 187,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 142,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,104 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 131,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,612 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 120,612 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,715 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop lamp bulb not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,715 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop lamp bulb not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,062 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,625 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,592 miles

Oil leak

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

high level brake lamp not working

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 ELU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ELU, 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 BJ09 ELU registered?

BJ09 ELU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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