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EA59 OVE

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,955 mi
Last recorded74,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 OVE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 74,955 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 72,981 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 71,696 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,522 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,123 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 8 Jan 2020 67,090 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front service brakes show imbalance of 24%.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 17%.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,088 miles

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

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 65,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,266 miles

off side front headlamp unit shows slight movement due to damage at the upper mounting.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side front headlamp unit shows slight movement due to damage at the upper mounting.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,143 miles

parking brake lever shows travel.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 19%.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 58,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn virtually bald at the edge and shows damage at them side wall.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 19%.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,299 miles

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 51,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,529 miles

rear service brakes show imbalance (14%)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 45,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear service brakes show imbalance (14%)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,517 miles

offside front wiper blade is smeary

Pass 1 Dec 2012 35,879 miles

both front wiper blades are split and smearing screen

centre exhaust join leak

exhaust damaged

nearside front tyre worn close to leagal limit and uneven with splits at tread

nearside front wheel rim damaged distorting tyre slightly

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit, uneven and splits at tread

offside front tyre worn uneven, splits at tread and outer sidewall shows damage

offside rear tyre has splits at tread

Fail 1 Dec 2012 35,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades are split and smearing screen

centre exhaust join leak

exhaust damaged

nearside front tyre worn close to leagal limit and uneven with splits at tread

nearside front wheel rim damaged distorting tyre slightly

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit, uneven and splits at tread

offside front tyre worn uneven, splits at tread and outer sidewall shows damage

offside rear tyre has splits at tread

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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EA59 OVE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA59 OVE, 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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EA59 OVE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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