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EK59 SSU

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,121 mi
Last recorded131,121 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 SSU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 131,121 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 130,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 129,130 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 128,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 127,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022 127,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 126,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 126,185 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 123,545 miles

NSR + OSR brake drums make a grinding noise under braking

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 123,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

NSR + OSR brake drums make a grinding noise under braking

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 114,958 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,601 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 103,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 79,713 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 79,708 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,712 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,492 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 44,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,813 miles

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

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

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 SSU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

EK59 SSU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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