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BJ59 YSA

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,648 mi
Last recorded131,648 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 128,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 124,533 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 120,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 116,618 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,208 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,208 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 110,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,069 miles

High level stop lamp inop

Fail 24 Oct 2017 107,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Flat spot. 165/70/14 T (4.1.D.1b)

High level stop lamp inop

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,819 miles

High level stop light inop

Offside rear tyre worn to wear markers, 165/70/14 T

Fail 24 Oct 2016 103,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

High level stop light inop

Offside rear tyre worn to wear markers, 165/70/14 T

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,739 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 100,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear clamp rotted and fell off (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside 21-18" N (8.2.2)

Parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,967 miles

High level stop lamp inop

Parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 17 Sep 2014 89,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

High level stop lamp inop

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged in zone "A" But not larger than 10mm At time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 YSA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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