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AO06 ZXJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,499 mi
Last recorded125,499 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 125,499 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2025 117,077 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 117,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 113,759 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 113,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,488 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 112,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 111,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,554 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 67,868 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,374 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,491 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 52,491 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,494 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,366 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 ZXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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