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AU06 XNW

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 XNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 87,552 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 86,184 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 86,184 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,003 miles

rear near side damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 98,550 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 98,550 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,962 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,962 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))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 73,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,579 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,954 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,618 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 59,618 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,718 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear end slight damage repair.

windscreen crack repaired within limits

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2014 54,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear end slight damage repair.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,387 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,807 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 20,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 XNW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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