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MF59 BUP

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,425 mi
Last recorded100,425 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BUP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 100,425 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,546 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged STRONG ADVISE - front to rear worn against front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 92,546 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged STRONG ADVISE - front to rear worn against front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 85,018 miles

exhaust front heat shield loose

Fail 13 Aug 2022 85,018 miles

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

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

exhaust front heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,557 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 73,557 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake efficiency low at 18%

Brake fluid close to minimum mark low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cam & phone holder ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,089 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,729 miles

Front Bumper damage not likely to detach.

Front Exhaust heat shield rattle.

Front radiator support frame bent/twisted.

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure.

Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to detach.

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sub frame support bracket slightly damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 55,729 miles

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

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

Front Bumper damage not likely to detach.

Front Exhaust heat shield rattle.

Front radiator support frame bent/twisted.

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure.

Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to detach.

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sub frame support bracket slightly damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,983 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 38,983 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal slightly spongy when applied

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,571 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,599 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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MF59 BUP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF59 BUP, 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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MF59 BUP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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