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DU06 VMY

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,435 mi
Last recorded82,435 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,435 miles

Front Offside and nearside shockers corroded

Front Rear offside and nearside shockers corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 82,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BULB WAS INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,205 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 82,205 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has has insufficient reserve travel

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,112 miles

Centre to Rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (by engine mount and under headlamp) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre to Rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,932 miles

Centre to Rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing (by engine mount) corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 81,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre to Rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing (by engine mount) corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,696 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint clamp missing

hand brake has little reserve travel

nearside and offside front tyres in tread perished

nearside headlight poor image

offside front shock absorber rusty

offside rear tyre sidewalls and in tread perished

rear exhaust box rusty

rear wiper blade

sump rusty and slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,192 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 78,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 78,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2018 71,228 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 71,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,566 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 63,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,508 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust still secured

Fail 17 Feb 2015 46,333 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated but still securing exhaust join

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,333 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated but still securing exhaust join

Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,044 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer part of tread

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,506 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,199 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,497 miles

Nearside door mirror taped , Casing damage, requires further protective measyres around loose casing edges to prevent pedestrian harm.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 4,727 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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DU06 VMY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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