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YF09 BAU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 BAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,931 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,689 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 90,689 miles

Nearside Front 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 and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower rear exhaust box has some corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,589 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 77,752 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,772 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 25,949 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 25,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,993 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 20,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,124 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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YF09 BAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF09 BAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF09 BAU registered?

YF09 BAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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