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EK09 FCL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 FCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,303 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,127 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,036 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 47,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,798 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 43,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,197 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,369 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,309 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 24,309 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FCL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FCL, 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

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What year was EK09 FCL registered?

EK09 FCL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is EK09 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 FCL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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