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BN59 YVB

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,295 mi
Last recorded45,295 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YVB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 45,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 44,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,550 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,374 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smear windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,024 miles

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

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

front wipers smear windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,714 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,363 miles

All four tyres beginning to perish

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 22,363 miles

All four tyres beginning to perish

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,562 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,739 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 YVB is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 YVB registered?

BN59 YVB is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BN59 YVB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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