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BK09 EXC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,264 mi
Last recorded88,264 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 EXC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 88,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,088 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroding

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint clip twisted ball joint secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front brake caliper bleed nipple snapped

Offside front brake hose clip twisted hose secure

Fail 10 Aug 2023 85,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front shock absorbers corroding

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint clip twisted ball joint secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front brake caliper bleed nipple snapped

Offside front brake hose clip twisted hose secure

Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,924 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 81,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 76,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 69,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 55,176 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 50,317 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 50,317 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,630 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,812 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,964 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,800 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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BK09 EXC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BK09 EXC, 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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What year was BK09 EXC registered?

BK09 EXC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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