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DU06 VLJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,516 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 124,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 109,116 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 109,116 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in seat (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central exhaust heatshield loose

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

Front exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 106,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Lamp misted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 106,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Lamp misted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,906 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 96,476 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides ball joints worn in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,097 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 87,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,455 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front noise/squeak from brake ?

Offside Rear light water ingress

Fail 6 Jan 2016 70,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front noise/squeak from brake ?

Offside Rear light water ingress

Pass 25 Jan 2015 57,923 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,848 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,601 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,427 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 11,586 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,586 miles

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 VLJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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