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DG59 BRZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 BRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,971 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 78,930 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,959 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 70,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 68,194 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,893 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,470 miles

Exhaust back box clamp badly corroded, box not fully secured and slight leak

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Corrosion where cap sealing ring sits (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre also worn on outer edge, tread depth low and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust back box clamp badly corroded, box not fully secured and slight leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,492 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,736 miles

Centre brake light not working.

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

Rear Child seat fitted N/S/R.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,624 miles

o/s rear and centre seat belt clasps wrong way round (customer to recheck child seat)

snow tyres fitted to rear

Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,624 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp innop

o/s rear and centre seat belt clasps wrong way round (customer to recheck child seat)

snow tyres fitted to rear

Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DG59 BRZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG59 BRZ, 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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DG59 BRZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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