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HD59 BBU

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

68,168 mi
Last recorded68,168 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD59 BBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake effort low

Fail 4 Aug 2026 68,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake effort low

Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,459 miles

*SCREENWASH BOTTLE LEAKING*

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective *LENS CLUSTER SLIGHTLY INSECURE, NOT LIKELY TO FALL* (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre *IN IRREPARABLE AREA (185/50/16 81V)*

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged *TYRE HAS MINOR OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (185/50/16 81V)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN/STARTING TO CRACK* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective *WIPER BLADE HAS MINOR SPLIT, NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF ROAD* (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 64,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested *BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY* (4.1.2 (b))

*SCREENWASH BOTTLE LEAKING*

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective *LENS CLUSTER SLIGHTLY INSECURE, NOT LIKELY TO FALL* (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre *IN IRREPARABLE AREA (185/50/16 81V)*

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged *TYRE HAS MINOR OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (185/50/16 81V)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN/STARTING TO CRACK* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective *WIPER BLADE HAS MINOR SPLIT, NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF ROAD* (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,075 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake requirers attension

Fail 12 Aug 2024 61,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake requirers attension

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,752 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

O/S/F BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Fail 2 Aug 2022 55,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

O/S/F BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,301 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2020 51,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,127 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

o/s/f tyre tread worn very close to limit

Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,797 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,461 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 44,461 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,046 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2016 42,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,176 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 36,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 31,351 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut at sidewall

third brake not working

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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HD59 BBU is a 2010 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 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 HD59 BBU, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HD59 BBU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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