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EK09 EPJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,634 mi
Last recorded148,634 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 EPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 148,634 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 148,634 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 139,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 139,815 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 133,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2024 133,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 127,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 121,745 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,302 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 115,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 113,332 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 113,332 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 105,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 98,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,872 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 67,206 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 67,206 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 59,742 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 48,630 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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EK09 EPJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK09 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

EK09 EPJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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