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BV06 VYA

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,613 mi
Last recorded150,613 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VYA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 150,613 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front heat shield insecure

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 149,543 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 147,116 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 143,655 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 140,006 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 140,005 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 137,008 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 135,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,143 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 126,143 miles

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,996 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 109,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,321 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 92,309 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,813 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH OFFSIDE INDICATORS (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,810 miles

N/S Door Mirror Damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,952 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 22,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,676 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 8,361 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 8,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 8,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split.

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 VYA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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