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EK09 ZZW

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,850 mi
Last recorded149,850 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 ZZW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 149,850 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 144,045 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 135,366 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 135,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 122,638 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 122,638 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 104,589 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 104,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (No Cords Visible at Present) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (Also Slightly Out of Shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 92,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 92,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 83,565 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 83,551 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From where the backbox joins the center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 60,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and starting to crack.

Fail 7 Apr 2018 60,273 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear sidelight flashing with the indicator. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and starting to crack.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre. ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,162 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 34,360 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 34,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,623 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 ZZW is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black 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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

EK09 ZZW is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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