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BV09 BKA

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,737 mi
Last recorded111,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BKA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 111,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 87,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,701 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 68,701 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,892 miles

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

top up oil level with 2 1/2 lts of oil

Fail 27 Feb 2018 63,892 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

top up oil level with 2 1/2 lts of oil

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,117 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 54,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,665 miles

Centre Front object removed from mirror

Fail 3 Nov 2015 45,665 miles

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

Centre Front object removed from mirror

Fail 24 Nov 2014 37,084 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,084 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 30,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 30,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,463 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 19,463 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BV09 BKA is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BV09 BKA, 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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BV09 BKA is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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