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NL59 BSU

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,989 mi
Last recorded116,989 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 BSU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 116,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lenses oxidised. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulges and flat spots and also tyre is worn on outer edge inner carcass is starting to show. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both faded almost white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle sometimes sticks not allowing door to fasten closed. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,051 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,531 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 100,249 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 100,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,290 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 86,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 85,731 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Mar 2020 85,731 miles

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 57,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,761 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,761 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,865 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 BSU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL59 BSU, 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 BSU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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