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DE55 SXT

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,332 mi
Last recorded116,332 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SXT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 116,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 116,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,196 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,722 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 95,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,081 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 82,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,046 miles

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

exhaust noise

Fail 13 Sep 2021 78,046 miles

Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust noise

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,805 miles

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

tyres side wall , suspension

Fail 7 Sep 2020 48,805 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

tyres side wall , suspension

Pass 11 May 2019 75,872 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 72,829 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 93,084 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 58,782 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,850 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,959 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 40,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,795 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,745 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel brg has roughness and noise when wheel rotated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,849 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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DE55 SXT is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE55 SXT, 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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DE55 SXT is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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