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BN09 XEC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,268 mi
Last recorded60,268 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 XEC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 60,268 miles

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

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

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

reversing light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2026 60,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

reversing light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2025 57,628 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brakes feel spongy

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,539 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 46,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,002 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 43,002 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 38,461 miles

osf indicator discoloured

Fail 18 May 2019 38,461 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

front brake pads (inners) wearing thin

osf indicator discoloured

Pass 19 May 2018 34,800 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 34,704 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 29,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2016 26,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front worn on inner and outter edge

Pass 30 May 2015 21,106 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 15,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2013 12,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,700 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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BN09 XEC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN09 XEC, 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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BN09 XEC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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