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BN59 TZU

2009 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,234 mi
Last recorded136,234 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Note59,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 TZU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 136,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper slightly damage

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 136,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper slightly damage

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bumper slightly damage

Fail 9 Oct 2024 123,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both light (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front bumper slightly damage

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,393 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 101,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 93,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,319 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges due to damaged arm

Fail 17 Sep 2018 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on edges due to damaged arm

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,682 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,768 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 73,768 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,979 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,376 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 56,376 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 51,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,387 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside wiper blade torn on ends

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 44,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade torn on ends

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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BN59 TZU is a 2009 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,175 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 Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN59 TZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 TZU registered?

BN59 TZU is a 2009 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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