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BN59 JRU

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 JRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 89,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,537 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 88,535 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,539 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 86,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,507 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,003 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 81,003 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,673 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,083 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,384 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 69,384 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

centre to rear silencer clamp is insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2017 63,864 miles

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

centre to rear silencer clamp is insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,174 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,639 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 37,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,516 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 28,516 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 18,931 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 JRU is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 JRU, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BN59 JRU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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