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EJ09 SXT

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,738 mi
Last recorded113,738 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 SXT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 113,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 113,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 109,101 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 109,101 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,953 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 104,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,888 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 100,888 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 98,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2019 94,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,639 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,344 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 72,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,521 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,767 miles

Both front wiper blades ends,tiny splits.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 46,767 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front wiper blades ends,tiny splits.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,126 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,619 miles

Exhaust system,light rust corrosion

Front tracking is out?

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 27,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system,light rust corrosion

Front tracking is out?

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 SXT is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SXT, 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 EJ09 SXT registered?

EJ09 SXT is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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