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BN59 ZWC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,932 mi
Last recorded157,932 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 157,932 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 151,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 145,196 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 145,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 137,845 miles

all tyres aging

Pass 18 Jan 2022 127,138 miles

Front o/s and n/s doors damaged

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 121,013 miles

O/s and n/s doors damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2021 121,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/s and n/s doors damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2020 112,131 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,443 miles

offside door damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2018 88,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside door damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,119 miles

front windscreen wiper blades worn

items removed from drivers view before test

Fail 11 Jan 2016 64,099 miles

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

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

front windscreen wiper blades worn

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,478 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)

drivers seat tilt latch broken

Fail 15 Jan 2015 52,478 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)

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

drivers seat tilt latch broken

Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,811 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 ZWC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

BN59 ZWC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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