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MJ59 ZKE

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,704 mi
Last recorded84,704 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 ZKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,704 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING/PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 84,702 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDE LIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING/PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 83,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 83,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,319 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 81,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,713 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,379 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 74,379 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 69,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,929 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,031 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 55,711 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,847 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,618 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 41,680 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 41,680 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 36,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 36,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,385 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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MJ59 ZKE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black 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 MJ59 ZKE, 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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MJ59 ZKE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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