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PJ09 BPX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 BPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 109,634 miles

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

gearbox case corroded leaking oil

n/s and o/s rear brake drum back plates deteriorating corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension shock absorber lower spring cups corroding

rear brake flexi pipes on rear axle joints corroding deteriorating

rear exhaust joint has slight play

vehicle underside and components/body/suspension dry corroding in areas

very slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Oct 2025 109,634 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

gearbox case corroded leaking oil

n/s and o/s rear brake drum back plates deteriorating corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension shock absorber lower spring cups corroding

rear brake flexi pipes on rear axle joints corroding deteriorating

rear exhaust joint has slight play

vehicle underside and components/body/suspension dry corroding in areas

very slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Oct 2024 103,048 miles

brake pipe flexi hose joints corroding deteriorating at rear

gearbox case corroded and oil leaks

n/s and o/s rear brake back plates corroding deteriorating

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

vehicle underside and components suspension dry corroding in places

wiper linkage has slight play deteriorating

Fail 23 Oct 2024 103,048 miles

Fuel pipe damaged fuel filler neck corroded no seal on cap due to holes in pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe flexi hose joints corroding deteriorating at rear

gearbox case corroded and oil leaks

n/s and o/s rear brake back plates corroding deteriorating

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

vehicle underside and components suspension dry corroding in places

wiper linkage has slight play deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2023 96,003 miles

oil leak/weaps on gearbox outer casing

slight play in wiper linkage

vehicle components suspension corroding in places

very slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,444 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Fixing to catalyst corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,544 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front joint to cat section very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,048 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,048 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,435 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r tyres all sidewalls worn

Fail 18 Jul 2017 68,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust shields loose

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r tyres all sidewalls worn

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,878 miles

wiper linkage play in mechanism

Fail 28 Jul 2016 63,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wiper linkage play in mechanism

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 59,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,135 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 48,779 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,779 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 44,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,531 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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PJ09 BPX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PJ09 BPX, 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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PJ09 BPX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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