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EK09 CAU

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,180 mi
Last recorded82,180 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 CAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,973 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,513 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,871 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 70,870 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,688 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,183 miles

minor corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,985 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 52,985 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,079 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,194 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,271 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre on outer sidewall, but not through to cords.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,657 miles

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

Offside Outer Front 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,922 miles

Offside Outer Front 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)

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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EK09 CAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK09 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK09 CAU?

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What year was EK09 CAU registered?

EK09 CAU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is EK09 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 CAU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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