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EX59 LEJ

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,889 mi
Last recorded97,889 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 LEJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 97,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,303 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 20 Jul 2022 86,303 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper misaligned

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad outer tread wear and a lowest tread of 2.1mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil dampness around front of engine

Fail 29 Jul 2019 56,378 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad outer tread wear and a lowest tread of 2.1mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil dampness around front of engine

Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,296 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,423 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 41,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,960 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,785 miles

Front discs ridged

Nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Offside headlamp bracket broken but unit is still secure

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,009 miles

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,332 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,629 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 9,629 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)

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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EX59 LEJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX59 LEJ, 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 EX59 LEJ registered?

EX59 LEJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is EX59 LEJ safe to buy?

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