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RV59 EAJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,363 mi
Last recorded86,363 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 EAJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 86,363 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sub-frame rear pin/bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,438 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes deteriorating and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm. 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Sub-frame both sides rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 76,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm. 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Sub-frame both sides rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,024 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 57,447 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 57,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,736 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60x16. Nankang Econex (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,851 miles

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 Only 2mm left and nail in tread. 185/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,544 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 42,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,223 miles

Centre Stop light not working

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,699 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2013 17,790 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 30 Sep 2012 13,877 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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RV59 EAJ 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 75%.

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 RV59 EAJ, 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 RV59 EAJ registered?

RV59 EAJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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