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WL59 EPE

2009 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,490 mi
Last recorded110,490 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 EPE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 110,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 98,623 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 98,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s, o/s on limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s, aims deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 74,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s, o/s on limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s, aims deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,760 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 55,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 55,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,154 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 52,151 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 49,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,693 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,814 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 40,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 36,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 31,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,982 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 22,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,116 miles

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

fine stone chips across windscreen

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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WL59 EPE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WL59 EPE, 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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WL59 EPE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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