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DE06 VZJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

61,751 mi
Last recorded61,751 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 61,751 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 61,751 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 61,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

o/s/f corrosion on inner wing

Fail 10 May 2022 61,180 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,033 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

fluid leak from engine and gearbox

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 59,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

fluid leak from engine and gearbox

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,494 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

engine light on at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre badly wearing on outer edge

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 53,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle to rear clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch ( also within 30cm of brake pipe bracket ) (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre badly wearing on outer edge

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

bad oil leak coming from oil filter

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen washer leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,330 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 49,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,785 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 41,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,628 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 32,628 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 24,299 miles

slight damage on n/s/f rim and tyre

Fail 9 May 2011 24,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage on n/s/f rim and tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,051 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 15,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 26 May 2009 5,663 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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DE06 VZJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE06 VZJ, 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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DE06 VZJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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