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BN59 VVZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,432 mi
Last recorded73,432 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 73,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 71,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 70,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,872 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 67,909 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,622 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Inner and Outer Face(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting to Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting to Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Brake Lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre(s) Cracked/Perished on Edge(s) of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyre(s) Worn Considerably on Edge(s) Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 58,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Inner and Outer Face(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting to Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting to Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Brake Lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre(s) Cracked/Perished on Edge(s) of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyre(s) Worn Considerably on Edge(s) Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,040 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perrish

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,005 miles

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

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,284 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 37,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,891 miles

front discs liped

front pads worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 14,600 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,603 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen effectively

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

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 VVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVZ, 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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What year was BN59 VVZ registered?

BN59 VVZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is BN59 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 VVZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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