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RE09 EKG

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,769 mi
Last recorded84,769 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 EKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 84,769 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 84,638 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,304 miles

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

engine oil leak

reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Mar 2025 78,227 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2023 62,856 miles

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2022 53,881 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 23 Mar 2020 32,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,915 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 23,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,193 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 16,193 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 12,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,792 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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RE09 EKG 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 72.2%.

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 RE09 EKG, 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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RE09 EKG is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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