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SL59 EWK

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,219 mi
Last recorded100,219 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 EWK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CATALYST (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 96,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust cat section corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 93,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,463 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 87,463 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 80,311 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,531 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 66,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,899 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 48,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp missing at rear joint

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,626 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,035 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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SL59 EWK 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 77.8%.

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 EWK, 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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SL59 EWK is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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