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AY06 YBX

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,345 mi
Last recorded148,345 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 YBX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 148,345 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 148,316 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 137,475 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 137,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 133,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 132,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 129,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 125,728 miles

both wipers smearing slightly.

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 120,246 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front brake pads low

Fail 12 Feb 2020 120,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front brake pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 93,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,424 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,424 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,245 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,521 miles

exhust needs replaceing center and rear box front cover on down needs refiting

offside rear tyre perishing in walls and nail in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,448 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,448 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,464 miles

Rear silencer clamp has corroded through system still secure.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 34,068 miles

Childseat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,068 miles

Childseat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,674 miles

offside front wiper slight smearing

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 YBX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

AY06 YBX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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