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AU06 SWX

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,198 mi
Last recorded64,198 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 SWX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,198 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 63,896 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 62,376 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 62,376 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,189 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 61,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,853 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 55,853 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,858 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,733 miles

front cross menmber below radiator distorted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,133 miles

minor wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,560 miles

front to rear fuel pipe has been repaired

offside front inner wheel arch cover missing

rear slam panel damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2009 11,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear fuel pipe has been repaired

offside front inner wheel arch cover missing

rear slam panel damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2008 4,094 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 4,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 SWX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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