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EK09 ESU

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,061 mi
Last recorded126,061 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 ESU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 126,061 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 118,932 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 118,932 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 109,302 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 109,302 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 106,589 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,937 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 101,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,682 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 95,682 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,374 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nail in nearside rear tyre and persish

Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,361 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,374 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 71,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,915 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,858 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 51,858 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,481 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 ESU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

EK09 ESU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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