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EK59 FBX

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,299 mi
Last recorded57,299 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 FBX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 57,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 54,755 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2024 51,514 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front NSF FOG LAMP INSECURE

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 51,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front NSF FOG LAMP INSECURE

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 49,171 miles

Central Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 49,171 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade missing x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 46,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 43,817 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 43,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 36,720 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 36,720 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front pads worn

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 28 May 2018 33,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads are getting low

Front discs rusty

Pass 16 May 2017 29,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,956 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 8 Jun 2016 25,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,271 miles

Slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,973 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage on sidewall

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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EK59 FBX is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EK59 FBX, 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 EK59 FBX registered?

EK59 FBX is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is EK59 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 FBX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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