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DY06 ZZC

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,644 mi
Last recorded125,644 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ZZC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 125,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,594 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,059 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 104,039 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,253 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,253 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,245 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 76,203 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 69,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,836 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 62,815 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 57,293 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 57,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 55,821 miles

slight deteriation to n/s/f wipper blade

slight spliting to n/s/f wish bone bush

Pass 27 May 2014 53,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 50,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2011 37,760 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 37,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,335 miles

nail in nsr tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2010 26,335 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nail in nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,230 miles

air bag light flashing

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 ZZC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

DY06 ZZC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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