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BV59 ZFR

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,265 mi
Last recorded78,265 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 ZFR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 78,265 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 78,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 75,918 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 75,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 74,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,217 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 65,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,814 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,943 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,475 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)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 24,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 13,269 miles

nearside front tyre cuts sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2012 3,290 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre not to cord

Pass 16 Aug 2012 3,290 miles

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre not to cord

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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BV59 ZFR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV59 ZFR, 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 BV59 ZFR registered?

BV59 ZFR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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