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PJ59 BNZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,867 mi
Last recorded79,867 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BNZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,867 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2024 62,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 53,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,674 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 45,674 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,794 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 40,285 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 40,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 36,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,899 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,415 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,809 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,999 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 19,267 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 14,572 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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PJ59 BNZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PJ59 BNZ, 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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What year was PJ59 BNZ registered?

PJ59 BNZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is PJ59 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ59 BNZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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