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BN59 HFU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 HFU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,424 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres showing age cracks and are 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres treads on 3-4mm

engine oil sump pan starting to show corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 85,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 85,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 83,711 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 82,070 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 80,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 78,572 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 78,572 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 76,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 71,745 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 71,745 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,575 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 59,575 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 59,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,296 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,083 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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BN59 HFU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN59 HFU, 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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BN59 HFU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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