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EK59 SYV

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,857 mi
Last recorded168,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 168,857 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 168,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 160,108 miles

Both front shock casing corroded

Nearside Front Door damaged

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 154,614 miles

Front both sides shock absorber casing corrosion present

Nearside door slight damage present

oil leak present

Fail 16 Nov 2024 154,614 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both sides shock absorber casing corrosion present

Nearside door slight damage present

oil leak present

Pass 12 Jul 2023 144,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal object in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded [holed] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support detached from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jul 2023 144,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated from insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal object in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded [holed] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support detached from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2022 136,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on outer tread edge /outer side wall damage close to cords /measured at 2mm of tread [2015]

Nearside door damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 136,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre bald on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water from washers [leaking from washer bottle area]? (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on outer tread edge /outer side wall damage close to cords /measured at 2mm of tread [2015]

Nearside door damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,670 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall [tyre on 3mm 2015] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall has small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded [outer skin]

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 129,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall [tyre on 3mm 2015] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall has small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded [outer skin]

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 123,049 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 122,978 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 111,113 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 111,113 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,455 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,430 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,430 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,733 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,431 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,189 miles

off/side front inner lower arm bush splitting

Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

n/side wiper smeary

off/side front inner lower arm bush splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,350 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,289 miles

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 SYV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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