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NL59 BNY

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,123 mi
Last recorded124,123 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 BNY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 124,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front subframe rear bush have play in

Pass 2 Sep 2024 120,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sump corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 120,418 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sump corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

front sub frame rear bushes worn

Fail 21 Aug 2023 118,489 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

front sub frame rear bushes worn

Pass 25 Aug 2022 116,615 miles

front sub frame rear bushes worn

high level stop light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2021 114,299 miles

front subframe, rear bushes worn

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,513 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,912 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 107,912 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,654 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,660 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 95,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,969 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,875 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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NL59 BNY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL59 BNY, 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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NL59 BNY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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