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EK06 YLY

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,804 mi
Last recorded129,804 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 129,804 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 129,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 109,114 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 109,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,530 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise n/s front washer jet

front wipers noisey

slight cracking in o/s rear tyre and tyre valve

Fail 4 Apr 2017 88,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise n/s front washer jet

front exhaust shied loose

front wipers noisey

slight cracking in o/s rear tyre and tyre valve

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,616 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,269 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,212 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 56,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,723 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 52,720 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,763 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,054 miles

Offside 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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EK06 YLY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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