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DG06 XXU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,206 mi
Last recorded172,206 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 172,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 172,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,587 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 168,528 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 163,306 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 159,461 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 159,461 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount not attached to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low also pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 155,125 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 155,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking slight leak at n/s front caliper rubber hose banjo conector (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 135,195 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,864 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,910 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,181 miles

Front disks slightly Scored & Lipped - Corroded & Pitted @ edges

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 40,181 miles

Front disks slightly Scored & Lipped - Corroded & Pitted @ edges

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,293 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,588 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 XXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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