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DY06 VCC

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,127 mi
Last recorded135,127 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 135,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,198 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 117,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,287 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 95,043 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,255 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,815 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 86,813 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,803 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2020 86,803 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,662 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear both rear tyres slightly cracking.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 29 Oct 2019 85,559 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear both rear tyres slightly cracking.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,596 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,075 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,677 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,476 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,410 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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DY06 VCC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DY06 VCC, 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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DY06 VCC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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