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BJ59 YPU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 98,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 92,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2023 92,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outside edge, close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,838 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 85,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,222 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 79,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,695 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,112 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 66,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjuster come off headlight (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,016 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 60,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,457 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,241 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 48,241 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 45,222 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 35,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,490 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,017 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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BJ59 YPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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