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VA59 BKY

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 BKY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 134,125 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2025 128,043 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

UnderBody Surface Corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2025 128,043 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

UnderBody Surface Corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2024 124,308 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside componeents

Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,956 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,579 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 99,521 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 98,261 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside front rear (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 92,321 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 86,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,156 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,256 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,916 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,690 miles

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

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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VA59 BKY is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VA59 BKY, 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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VA59 BKY is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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