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BJ59 YSO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,728 mi
Last recorded87,728 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 87,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,064 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 79,063 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,635 miles

both head light aims poor

Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,215 miles

both front tyres low on edges

front exhaust pipe cover rattling but supported

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,043 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,233 miles

dust covers poor

heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,320 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2016 52,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 45,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,985 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,761 miles

nail in drivers front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,761 miles

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

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

nail in drivers front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,431 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 YSO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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