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DU06 VGN

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,361 mi
Last recorded123,361 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 VGN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,361 miles

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

engine man light on ?

Fail 16 Mar 2017 123,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no image or pattern (1.8.A.1a)

engine man light on ?

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,829 miles

Engine management lamp lit

Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,723 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 97,723 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,912 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 93,912 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,216 miles

Engine oil leaking from engine sum!

Pass 3 Mar 2012 74,041 miles

Rear seats full loads,not allowing full inspection of adult belt or seat belts

Your vehicle has only just met the required emission test limit and It would appear that the emission system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded advise replace now

Fail 11 Mar 2011 62,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded advise replace now

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,046 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 93,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,831 miles

Front tyres wearing low on there outer edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DU06 VGN is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU06 VGN, 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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DU06 VGN is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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