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L12 EFS

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,557 mi
Last recorded50,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 EFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,557 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 50,557 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 43,354 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 40,170 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 36,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,447 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 31,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,570 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 30,570 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 30,013 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 30,013 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,768 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,148 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 24,473 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 24,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 20,614 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,430 miles

front tyre tread slightly deteriorated

nearside front outer tyre tread low

rear tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2012 13,817 miles

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

front and rear wiper blades split

Pass 13 Dec 2012 13,817 miles

front and rear wiper blades split

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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L12 EFS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L12 EFS, 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 L12 EFS registered?

L12 EFS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is L12 EFS safe to buy?

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