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AO06 FTY

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,376 mi
Last recorded90,376 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,359 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

underbody undersealed

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,853 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tow bar mount corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 65,853 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tow bar mount corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension springs are corroded

suspension springs are corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 63,262 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension springs are corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension springs are corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,064 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 59,064 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,812 miles

suspension springs are corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 53,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

suspension springs are corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight roughnesss when turning wheel

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 46,673 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight roughnesss when turning wheel

Offside steering rack gaiter is worn

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,451 miles

suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 38,450 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,654 miles

N/F tyre low on edges of the tread

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,292 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2015 29,273 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 24,328 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Drivers mirror glass damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads look low

offr side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

Fail 25 Jul 2012 22,102 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake service

front brake pads look low

off side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,587 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres are bald on the outer edges

off side front steering arm has slight play in its end fixing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,650 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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AO06 FTY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 AO06 FTY, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO06 FTY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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