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BJ59 YOR

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YOR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 155,328 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 155,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe bolt broken cat corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 154,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 152,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 149,940 miles

Oil level below min, 2 lts added to raise level

Pass 3 Sep 2020 147,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 144,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 141,568 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 141,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 138,749 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 138,749 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,771 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,182 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,182 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,314 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades ends split

Fail 27 Oct 2012 30,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades ends split

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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BJ59 YOR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ59 YOR, 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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BJ59 YOR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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