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DY06 LWE

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,294 mi
Last recorded108,294 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 LWE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,294 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 108,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s/f slower (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 100,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,524 miles

Central EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 81,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,997 miles

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL 4 INNER (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR & NSF INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,214 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,255 miles

Offside Front headlight in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,987 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,011 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 57,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,639 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on outer edge and cut in tyre wall [not to cords] advise immediate replacement

n/s/f wiper blade loose

n/s/r tyre on legal limits [1.6mm] advise immediate replacement

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on outer edge [advise immediate replacement]

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,530 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

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 LWE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY06 LWE registered?

DY06 LWE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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The MOT history for DY06 LWE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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