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AU06 SOJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,542 mi
Last recorded105,542 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 SOJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 105,542 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 105,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,116 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 99,116 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,117 miles

Engine oil low on dipstick

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces worn and corroded - Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing light not working - Pre mandatory

Fail 21 Oct 2020 93,836 miles

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

Engine oil low on dipstick

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces worn and corroded - Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing light not working - Pre mandatory

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 76,202 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 66,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,322 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 May 2016 56,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

hand brake just pass

Fail 3 May 2016 56,589 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

hand brake just pass

Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2014 21,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,279 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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AU06 SOJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU06 SOJ, 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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AU06 SOJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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