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EK06 TXV

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,838 mi
Last recorded86,838 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 TXV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 86,838 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,440 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 82,497 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 82,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,457 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 79,457 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sided (2.3 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 72,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 69,806 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,832 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 64,197 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,202 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,136 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,144 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,143 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,881 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 49,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Mar 2014 49,684 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,626 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,550 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,929 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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EK06 TXV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK06 TXV, 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 EK06 TXV registered?

EK06 TXV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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