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MV56 BYP

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,988 mi
Last recorded108,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 BYP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 108,988 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both side rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 108,986 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Jan 2022 96,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & nearside front (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))

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Feb 2021 89,894 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

boot latch sticking

no reverse lights

Fail 6 Feb 2021 89,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

boot latch sticking

no reverse lights

Pass 8 Feb 2020 84,931 miles

exhaust system corroded

reverse light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,651 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 55,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,613 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,740 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,029 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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MV56 BYP is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV56 BYP, 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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MV56 BYP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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