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BK09 EWZ

2009 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,442 mi
Last recorded101,442 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Primastar99,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 EWZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,442 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess PARKING BRAKE CABLE FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 97,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 90,505 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2023 90,501 miles

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

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

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 87,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 83,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 78,926 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,029 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 73,977 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 69,586 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 69,856 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,088 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 31 May 2017 66,040 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position REAR (6.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 17 May 2016 58,960 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 58,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 54,008 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 54,008 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 46,762 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 May 2014 46,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 May 2013 34,347 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 34,347 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 25,325 miles

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements

Fail 18 May 2012 25,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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BK09 EWZ is a 2009 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 99,588 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK09 EWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK09 EWZ registered?

BK09 EWZ is a 2009 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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