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BV06 VXR

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,377 mi
Last recorded92,377 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VXR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 92,377 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Front headlight unit slightly loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 92,377 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Front headlight unit slightly loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower rear shock absorber casings corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 90,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 90,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 86,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,386 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 84,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 83,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,397 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 80,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,401 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 77,401 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,324 miles

ONLY ONE OS WASHER JET WORKING REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ONLY ONE OS WASHER JET WORKING REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,762 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 69,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine warning light on

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 57,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,016 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 49,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,028 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 31,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,023 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 22,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV06 VXR is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV06 VXR, 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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BV06 VXR is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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