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AY55 JKV

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 JKV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel is excessive

off side rear position lamp flashing with indicator slightly

reverse lamp not working

screen is chipped

Fail 12 Feb 2025 85,950 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel is excessive

off side rear position lamp flashing with indicator slightly

reverse lamp not working

screen is chipped

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,503 miles

Handbrake lever travel is excessive

Reverse lamp not working

Steering rack offside arm is worn

Wiper blades are split

Fail 30 Jan 2024 81,503 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Down pipe heat shield is insecure

Handbrake lever travel is excessive

Reverse lamp not working

Steering rack offside arm is worn

Wiper blades are split

Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,912 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel is high

off side headlamp pattern is poor and close to a failure

reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat back does not tilt forward

rear heat shield is insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2022 74,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat back does not tilt forward

rear heat shield is insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 68,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 58,752 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 58,752 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,705 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2015 54,858 miles

handbrake lever travel is high, front and rear indicators are faded, rear tyres are low.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 54,858 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel is high, front and rear indicators are faded, rear tyres are low.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,131 miles

handbrake travel high and close to failure, offside rear tyre near limit, both front tyres have bald outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 37,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,902 miles

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

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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AY55 JKV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 AY55 JKV, 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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AY55 JKV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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