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WR59 BHX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,658 mi
Last recorded167,658 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 BHX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 167,658 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 167,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 164,740 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 163,068 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

starter does not always engage

Fail 16 Jan 2024 163,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

starter does not always engage

Pass 2 Feb 2023 160,010 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 160,010 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 159,703 miles

Emissions not tested engine idle too high engine getting hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 155,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 144,503 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 144,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 143,346 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 141,761 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2018 141,761 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 139,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing to inner sidewall, valve split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel axial tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 135,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel axial tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 121,856 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 121,856 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,587 miles

handbrake performance low, 16% recommend repair/adjustment.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 92,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,786 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,044 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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WR59 BHX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WR59 BHX, 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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WR59 BHX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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