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X55 EMS

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,423 mi
Last recorded126,423 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 EMS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 126,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 121,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 116,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,865 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 107,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 96,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 88,684 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 80,567 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 80,567 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,791 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wing and wheel arch has damage but secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge starting to miss shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 71,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wing and wheel arch has damage but secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge starting to miss shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 17,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 6,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,699 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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X55 EMS is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc 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 X55 EMS, 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 X55 EMS registered?

X55 EMS is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is X55 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X55 EMS 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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