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EY59 XSJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,723 mi
Last recorded88,723 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 XSJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,723 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 88,723 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,290 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,992 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 83,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,007 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 75,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 29,446 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 68,907 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 65,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,042 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,184 miles

front exhaust shield loose

Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,054 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 31,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,604 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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EY59 XSJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY59 XSJ, 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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EY59 XSJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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