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GL09 BNU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,383 mi
Last recorded82,383 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 BNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 82,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,064 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,473 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,058 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 55,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 51,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 47,697 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,280 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 45,280 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure drivers seat base insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,728 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 27,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,534 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,545 miles

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Oct 2013 10,611 miles

both front wipers split on ends still cleaning screen

Pass 30 Oct 2012 3,177 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 2,568 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

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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GL09 BNU 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL09 BNU, 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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GL09 BNU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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