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BN59 VWB

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,116 mi
Last recorded128,116 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VWB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 128,116 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,366 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2024 117,719 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 117,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,064 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

air fillter housing insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2023 116,064 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

air fillter housing insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2023 115,985 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition chip outside zone A but still in swept area exceeding 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front side mirror incorrect but still has view to rear

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

air filter housing insecure

brake fluid low

exhaust system heavily corroded

interior central mirror deteriorated

oil leak

wiper arms incorrectly positioned, hitting side of windscreen panels

Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,268 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror not standard but ok

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,600 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak from sump, Advise replacement soon.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack leak, advise replacement soon.

Steering stiff.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Aug 2021 106,600 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from sump, Advise replacement soon.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack leak, advise replacement soon.

Steering stiff.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,142 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 103,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 99,423 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,340 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,204 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge of treaded section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge of treaded section (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,095 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2014 50,538 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,996 miles

front brakes worn low

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 VWB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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