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EJ55 XUT

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,618 mi
Last recorded105,618 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XUT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,618 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine visible signs of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 105,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour central grill (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine visible signs of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 96,181 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,545 miles

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Front suspension arm, rear bush unbonding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 86,545 miles

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

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

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Front suspension arm, rear bush unbonding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,141 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,696 miles

Offside Front Wing / Bumper, Minor Damage.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,977 miles

Rear High Level Stop Lamp, Not Working. Non Obligatory.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 83,972 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Fluctuating Intensity (4.7.2 (a))

Rear High Level Stop Lamp, Not Working. Non Obligatory.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,469 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear High Level Stop Lamp Not Working. Non Obligatory.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster Detached (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear High Level Stop Lamp Not Working. Non Obligatory.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,147 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,482 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 57,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 44,663 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 44,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre low outer edge +n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,783 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 31,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,687 miles

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

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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EJ55 XUT is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ55 XUT, 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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EJ55 XUT is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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