CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA59 DCX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,164 mi
Last recorded28,164 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 DCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 28,164 miles

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Slight water leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 28,164 miles

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight water leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 24,900 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 18,452 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 12,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 9,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 6,199 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 6,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 5,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 5,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 4,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 4,543 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 4,542 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 4,034 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2013 3,439 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 2,502 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA59 DCX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA59 DCX, 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

How do I check the history of EA59 DCX?

You can check the full history of EA59 DCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA59 DCX registered?

EA59 DCX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is EA59 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 DCX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA59 DCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA59 DCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.