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EJ09 OVC

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,070 mi
Last recorded72,070 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 OVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 72,070 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 72,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 67,807 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 67,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 62,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 53,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,882 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 51,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,863 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,577 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 47,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 44,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 44,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on the outer edge (165/70/14) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,316 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,135 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,125 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 27,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 21,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,112 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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EJ09 OVC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ09 OVC, 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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EJ09 OVC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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