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SL59 EJO

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,181 mi
Last recorded40,181 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 EJO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 40,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 38,599 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 38,599 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 35,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,205 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,057 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 30,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 28,460 miles

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))

advice n/s rear tyre on wear indicator 165/70/14/81t

Pass 18 Sep 2019 26,665 miles

advice centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14/81t (4.1.E.1)

advice n/s rear tyre on wear indicator

Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 9,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SL59 EJO is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL59 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL59 EJO registered?

SL59 EJO is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 September 2009.

Is SL59 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 EJO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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