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DU06 VLA

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,523 mi
Last recorded52,523 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 VLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,523 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front both sides tyres outter treads worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose wing cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 51,491 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front both sides tyres outter treads worn

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose wing cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,463 miles

All suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,829 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,864 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush's cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp in-op

Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 15,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,108 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,049 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,851 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 7,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 7,612 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,104 miles

All 4 tyres look under inflated.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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 VLA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DU06 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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