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EK59 SSZ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,355 mi
Last recorded72,355 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 SSZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,355 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 9 Apr 2025 68,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,250 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,696 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 53,696 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,664 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 50,644 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,231 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has tread worn close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,612 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,768 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 28,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,043 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 24,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,014 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)

Offside Front 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 23 Nov 2012 14,960 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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EK59 SSZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK59 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

EK59 SSZ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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