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BK59 EGJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,002 mi
Last recorded93,002 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 EGJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 93,002 miles

Front Front shock absorber corrosion

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

Rear Offside Rear corrosion to shock absorber

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear nearside Rear corrosion to shock absorber

Fail 6 Jul 2026 93,002 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Front shock absorber corrosion

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

Rear Offside Rear corrosion to shock absorber

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear nearside Rear corrosion to shock absorber

Pass 24 Jul 2025 90,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear corrosion to shock absorber

Offside Rear corrosion to shock absorber

Pass 27 Jun 2024 87,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 87,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 84,875 miles

Advise rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 27 Jun 2023 84,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,568 miles

small stone chip to windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2022 81,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front creak from suspension

Fail 23 Jul 2021 76,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front creak from suspension

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,192 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,363 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,025 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 70,025 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,949 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 38,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,441 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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BK59 EGJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK59 EGJ, 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 BK59 EGJ registered?

BK59 EGJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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