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BK59 ZSE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,716 mi
Last recorded119,716 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 119,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F wishbones, lower rearmost bushes perished/separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efforts slow to achieve required results, and long handbrake lever travel.

Sump corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2026 119,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure To centre sections securing clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/F also. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F wishbones, lower rearmost bushes perished/separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efforts slow to achieve required results, and long handbrake lever travel.

Sump corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2025 110,483 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 110,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,599 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 99,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,991 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 85,991 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,221 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 74,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 64,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,654 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,930 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 19,164 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,702 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 ZSE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZSE, 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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BK59 ZSE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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