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EJ59 EKP

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 EKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 85,736 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2026 85,736 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2025 79,785 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on the limit 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 79,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on the limit 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 70,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,614 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 60,608 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,644 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 45,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 83,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 30,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 19,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 19,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 15,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,776 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2013 10,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 7,600 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 7,600 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EJ59 EKP 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 65%.

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 EJ59 EKP, 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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EJ59 EKP is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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