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EF06 SBX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,871 mi
Last recorded79,871 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 SBX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 79,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,940 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 75,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,320 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 74,320 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hung from mirror ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 70,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hung from mirror ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,430 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,538 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 37,665 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,483 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 34,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,339 miles

advise n/s/r tyre outer side wall slight cut

Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,835 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,812 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,136 miles

Nearside Outer 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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EF06 SBX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EF06 SBX, 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 EF06 SBX registered?

EF06 SBX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is EF06 SBX safe to buy?

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