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BN09 YVS

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,078 mi
Last recorded199,078 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 YVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 199,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 199,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 190,504 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 190,499 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 184,946 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 184,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 182,012 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 182,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 163,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP, N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT AND DISPLACED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP, N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 144,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s WORN TO MINIMUM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 128,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,989 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Rear silencer pipe clamp missing

child seats fitted rear n/s and o/s and n/s front

Fail 18 Mar 2016 112,989 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer pipe clamp missing

child seats fitted rear n/s and o/s and n/s front

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,581 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats - visually checked seatbelts only

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Mar 2015 98,515 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,177 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs corroded lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,177 miles

front brake discs corroded lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,646 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,328 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

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 YVS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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