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MA09 EKL

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,121 mi
Last recorded103,121 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 EKL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,319 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 101,319 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 95,078 miles

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

Offside Front fog broken

Fail 27 May 2020 95,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog broken

Pass 6 Apr 2019 87,432 miles

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

Offside Front offside front fog ligjht missing

Offside Front wiper hitting bottom of the window screen

Fail 6 Apr 2019 87,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Front wiper hit bottom of the window screen on fast speed

Fail 5 Apr 2019 87,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Front wiper hit bottom of the window screen on fast speed

Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,828 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 74,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 74,683 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,102 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight split wipers

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Fail 12 Apr 2013 38,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,769 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 27,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MA09 EKL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MA09 EKL, 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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MA09 EKL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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