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EF09 ZXT

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZXT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 87,718 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 86,995 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working no noise, susp pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,980 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 74,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2023 66,381 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,298 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 56,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,734 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 28,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 23,264 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 23,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 20,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 16,769 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 12,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,860 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 6,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,784 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 ZXT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red 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 EF09 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

EF09 ZXT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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