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RF59 BSU

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,649 mi
Last recorded121,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 BSU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,649 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 121,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 114,273 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 105,356 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Slight cracking ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Bell housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Center & rear exhaust/ brackets corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 105,356 miles

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Slight cracking ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Bell housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Center & rear exhaust/ brackets corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,759 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 97,759 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 91,058 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,090 miles

Exhaust system corroded/ brackets

Offside Front Lower Alternator belt cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 85,090 miles

Exhaust system corroded/ brackets

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Alternator belt cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,967 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,726 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 72,726 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 72,716 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,838 miles

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

hi level stop light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,093 miles

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

hi level stop light not working

Fail 13 Dec 2016 59,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

hi level stop light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,449 miles

hi level stop light?? not working

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,660 miles

both front tyre walls starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,320 miles

both front tyre walls starting to split

front inner brake pads low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,830 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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RF59 BSU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF59 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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RF59 BSU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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