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EK06 YML

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,393 mi
Last recorded122,393 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YML
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,393 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 122,393 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 122,385 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light flashing on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower boot open/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Excessive play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,787 miles

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

Fuel cap broken but maintaining a seal

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 112,787 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel cap broken but maintaining a seal

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,122 miles

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

gearbox noisy rough sound when engine running

Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,122 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

gearbox noisy rough sound when engine running

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,679 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 99,679 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,566 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 92,566 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,723 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 76,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,013 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,712 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 69,712 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,689 miles

rearnumber pleate slightly dettiroted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,603 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,475 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,021 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,294 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 33,433 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 33,425 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 YML is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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