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LB59 BNV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,501 mi
Last recorded97,501 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 BNV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,501 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 97,500 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 94,585 miles

headlamps slightley insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2025 94,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

headlamps slightley insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,552 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,894 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center stop light not working

Pass 29 Dec 2021 82,284 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 82,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 7 Jan 2020 67,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Rear brake noise on brake test advise rear brake inspection due to drum brakes

Fail 20 Dec 2017 46,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Rear brake noise on brake test advise rear brake inspection due to drum brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 42,868 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,318 miles

front brake disc and pads slightly worn

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Dec 2013 26,318 miles

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

front brake disc and pads slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged and wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,378 miles

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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LB59 BNV is a 2009 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 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 LB59 BNV, 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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LB59 BNV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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