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EJ59 ELC

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,271 mi
Last recorded124,271 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ELC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 124,271 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 121,154 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,504 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,383 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped N/S & crack O/S lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,514 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen & crack o/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 92,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,799 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,730 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,593 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,346 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 74,346 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,014 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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EJ59 ELC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EJ59 ELC, 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 EJ59 ELC registered?

EJ59 ELC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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