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CU06 PYX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 PYX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 105,154 miles

Central Exhaust shield loose

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 105,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust shield loose

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,971 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil filter corroded and leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 101,968 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil filter corroded and leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,708 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 101,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,295 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper slight insecure at fixing

Offside Front Inner inner c.v slight leaking grease around clip

Offside headlight light output slightly reduced

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken behind bumper (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slight insecure at fixing

Offside Front Inner inner c.v slight leaking grease around clip

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 99,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,042 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 98,042 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,828 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 95,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,234 miles

Oil leak sump corroded / gearbox seal ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak sump corroded / gearbox seal ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,118 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 87,118 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,820 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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CU06 PYX 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 65.4%.

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 CU06 PYX, 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 CU06 PYX registered?

CU06 PYX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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