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DY06 BZU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,301 mi
Last recorded103,301 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 BZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 103,301 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 103,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Engine oil sump corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,259 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 96,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sill corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,024 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 89,020 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,323 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 81,323 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,166 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,757 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 68,757 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,279 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,925 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,889 miles

Centre Upper STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE,

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,030 miles

CENTRE/UPPER STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,574 miles

CENTRE/UPPER STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,038 miles

CENTRE UPPER STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,038 miles

CENTRE UPPER STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 23,583 miles

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

Pass 1 May 2009 17,932 miles

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

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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DY06 BZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY06 BZU, 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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What year was DY06 BZU registered?

DY06 BZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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