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E53 LOW

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,661 mi
Last recorded38,661 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 LOW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,661 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 38,650 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 37,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 36,588 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 35,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 35,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 34,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 29,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,560 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,104 miles

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

brake pipe ends greased, unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,678 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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E53 LOW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E53 LOW, 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 E53 LOW registered?

E53 LOW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is E53 LOW safe to buy?

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