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AX06 FAJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

144,139 mi
Last recorded144,139 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 FAJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 144,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2023 144,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2022 142,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edges are worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 142,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edges are worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 138,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 138,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint not secure in hub. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,310 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 18 Jul 2017 94,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,809 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 80,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,820 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 72,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,616 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,906 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 46,903 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,202 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,201 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades badly split but still clear screen sufficiently

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,906 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 29,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AX06 FAJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AX06 FAJ, 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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AX06 FAJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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