CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO06 SXU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,407 mi
Last recorded120,407 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 SXU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,407 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 120,192 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame insecurely attached all 4 bushes excessively deteriorated (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,107 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 112,107 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,799 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 93,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,454 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,454 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,092 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 61,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

both front flexi ferruls corroding

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 18 Jan 2016 55,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

both front flexi ferruls corroding

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,777 miles

o/s headlamp deteriorating

o/s/r outer sill corroding

plastic sill covers fitted

slight inner rim damage to n/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Jan 2015 49,777 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlamp deteriorating

o/s/r outer sill corroding

plastic sill covers fitted

slight inner rim damage to n/s/r wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,332 miles

o/s/f tyre underinflated

rear indicators loosing amber tint

rear wiper blade incomplete

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,631 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing and tread damage

o/s/r tyre has a screw in it and perishing

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jan 2013 38,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing and tread damage

o/s/r tyre has a screw in it and perishing

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,875 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,852 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,188 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 26,559 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,559 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO06 SXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO06 SXU?

You can check the full history of AO06 SXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO06 SXU registered?

AO06 SXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is AO06 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 SXU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO06 SXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO06 SXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.