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AU06 SWJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 SWJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 114,503 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 114,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 104,624 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 104,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,285 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 101,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing badly at inner and outer edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,949 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 96,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,732 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 94,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,478 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,569 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,720 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,493 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,264 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S/F tyre wear on outer edge

O/S/F tyre very worn on both edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,496 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,894 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,833 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,910 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 SWJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SWJ, 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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What year was AU06 SWJ registered?

AU06 SWJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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