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BN59 ZXE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,508 mi
Last recorded68,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,508 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 68,508 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,762 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 55,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,580 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 49,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,786 miles

Offside Rear Damaged

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 47,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 45,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 42,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2020 42,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,827 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 39,827 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Fronts x2 st. blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,824 miles

battery loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,248 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 34,248 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,060 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake effort low

Pass 23 Aug 2014 25,423 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and near side rear

Pass 21 Sep 2013 21,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre badly worn on edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges 165 70r14

offside rear parking brake effort low

offside rear tyre bald on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2013 21,038 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre badly worn on edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges 165 70r14

offside rear parking brake effort low

offside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 22 Sep 2012 16,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 ZXE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

BN59 ZXE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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