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EY09 WEV

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,108 mi
Last recorded122,108 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 WEV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 122,108 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer/under body corrosion age related

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 122,108 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer/under body corrosion age related

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 115,583 miles

rear passenger seats removed

Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 102,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,701 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section mount corroded severely. Clamp to rear silencer also severely corroded. Still secure, no leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 81,701 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section mount corroded severely. Clamp to rear silencer also severely corroded. Still secure, no leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 73,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,243 miles

Offside Front door is damaged but still opens and closes normally.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 65,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front door is damaged but still opens and closes normally.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,312 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 57,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,232 miles

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

osf tyre outer wall split

osr tyre outer wall damaged 185/50-16

Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,471 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,579 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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EY09 WEV is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EY09 WEV, 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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EY09 WEV is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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