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EK06 YLX

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

133,907 mi
Last recorded133,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YLX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 133,907 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,791 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,141 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 120,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,058 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 117,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 111,776 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 111,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and lightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 101,657 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,910 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,299 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,310 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,113 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,113 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,179 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,712 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 48,710 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009

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 YLX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EK06 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

EK06 YLX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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