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DN06 VVY

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 VVY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 106,114 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy - perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2025 98,817 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 97,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,236 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 93,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 89,434 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 84,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 77,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,058 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,045 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,903 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,038 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,038 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroding

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit

n/s/f wishbone rear bush started to split

slight play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 27 May 2014 63,092 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 63,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 55,729 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 55,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 47,074 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 47,074 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 37,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 29,607 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 22,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 28 May 2009 22,091 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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DN06 VVY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black 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 DN06 VVY, 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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DN06 VVY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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