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DG06 BTO

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,015 mi
Last recorded122,015 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 BTO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 122,015 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 122,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to detach from bonded casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Jan 2025 112,475 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 112,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 103,712 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Water pump belt in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,430 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,732 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 26 Feb 2019 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,577 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade is split

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,715 miles

Auxiliary drive belt/s are cracked

Engine has oil leak/s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,715 miles

Auxiliary drive belt/s are cracked

Engine has oil leak/s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,770 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both auxiliary belts perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 57,770 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both auxiliary belts perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,473 miles

Front discs lipped

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,472 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front discs lipped

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 40,096 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,645 miles

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 32,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,529 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,234 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 22,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s wpiper blade 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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DG06 BTO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG06 BTO, 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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DG06 BTO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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