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EF09 OVX

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

264,441 mi
Last recorded264,441 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 OVX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 264,441 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 264,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 219,574 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 219,570 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 179,084 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 135,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,972 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,963 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,744 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 30,744 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nsr brake not tested due to nail being in tyre and will damage equipment

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,286 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Aug 2014 27,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,571 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,681 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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EF09 OVX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF09 OVX, 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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What year was EF09 OVX registered?

EF09 OVX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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