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AU06 XPH

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,282 mi
Last recorded154,282 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 154,282 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 134,887 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust downpipe heatshield loose - not likely to fall off

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 132,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 127,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 125,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,482 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 121,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 116,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre is perished.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 112,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,933 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusting on inner surface

fuel filler sealing surface rusting only just sealed

o/s wiper split at ends

Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs rusting on inner surface

fuel filler sealing surface rusting only just sealed

o/s wiper split at ends

Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,963 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,611 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,720 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 XPH is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPH, 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 XPH is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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