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AY55 YEJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,858 mi
Last recorded50,858 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 50,858 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 49,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 49,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,325 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 49,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 48,073 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,267 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 46,267 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,242 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 46,180 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,264 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 45,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,217 miles

front brakes worn fluctuating

front tyres worn

Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,394 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 39,394 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,003 miles

o/s park brake lower than n/s

Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,755 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 9,649 miles

front brakes worn (disc)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,213 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2013 27,213 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,984 miles

Front wipers split.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,448 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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AY55 YEJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YEJ, 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 AY55 YEJ registered?

AY55 YEJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 February 2006.

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