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AU06 XNP

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,073 mi
Last recorded114,073 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 XNP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 114,073 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 113,025 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear sill ends rusting

Fail 15 May 2025 113,024 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear sill ends rusting

Pass 14 May 2024 112,081 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detatched from exhaust.only a partial piece left of remaining hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield insecure.

Fail 14 May 2024 112,076 miles

Emissions unable to be completed throttle would not stay steady,kept going to idle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detatched from exhaust.only a partial piece left of remaining hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield insecure.

emissions failed on idle.

Pass 17 May 2023 111,098 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 111,090 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front grill insecure but not likely to become detached

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 110,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND BALD ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced END OF SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND BALD ON OUTEREDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 110,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND BALD ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced END OF SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND BALD ON OUTEREDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 109,126 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 109,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,774 miles

exhaust rear silencer de laminated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,565 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,179 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,179 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,923 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 95,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,337 miles

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

N/s/r tyre feathered

Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,310 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,362 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 71,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,536 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,573 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 58,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,702 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 41,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,045 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 24,076 miles

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

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

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 XNP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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