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EK59 SWO

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,651 mi
Last recorded116,651 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 116,651 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 116,651 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour is white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,993 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 106,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,833 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 92,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,852 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,017 miles

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

front pipe heat shield loose

Fail 11 Feb 2021 78,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

front pipe heat shield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,108 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,549 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,549 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,883 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 37,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,140 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,753 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 22,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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 SWO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc 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 EK59 SWO, 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 EK59 SWO registered?

EK59 SWO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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