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AY06 YBS

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,040 mi
Last recorded147,040 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 YBS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 147,040 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 147,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 132,325 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 132,325 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAKING REAR (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 126,757 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Inner BOTH INNER SILLS SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Dec 2020 126,747 miles

Both rear inner sills slight surface corrosion

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded outer casing

Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,735 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear central brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating but intact.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 126,735 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear central brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating but intact.

Pass 20 May 2019 123,474 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 123,472 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,172 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS / REAR BOX CORRODING

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,823 miles

CORROSION ON REAR BOX/ REAR SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,278 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BOX

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,355 miles

front # plate cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2009 27,355 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front # plate cracked

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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AY06 YBS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY06 YBS, 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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What year was AY06 YBS registered?

AY06 YBS is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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