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DG06 XWU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,786 mi
Last recorded125,786 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 XWU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 125,786 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 119,909 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 119,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure upper mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure upper mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 114,254 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,696 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 95,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14/T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14/T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,933 miles

Rear wiper blade split

alternator belt deteriorated

catalytic converter and front pipe exhaust joint bolts excessively corroded.

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,755 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

alternator belt deteriorated

catalytic converter and front pipe exhaust joint bolts excessively corroded.

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,901 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 33,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,544 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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DG06 XWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWU, 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 DG06 XWU registered?

DG06 XWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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