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EK09 CAX

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,985 mi
Last recorded83,985 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 CAX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 83,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 77,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,188 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge / perishing

both front tyres worn on both edges / perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2023 63,896 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2022 58,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,963 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge / starting to perish

brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2020 47,993 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2019 44,146 miles

*** Strong Advise - worn near bald both edges ***

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wipers split & slightly smearing

Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,945 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,767 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 24,839 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,656 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 18,791 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,451 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on outer edges

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 CAX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CAX, 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 EK09 CAX registered?

EK09 CAX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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