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EL06 NEW

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,923 mi
Last recorded89,923 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL06 NEW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 89,923 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 89,914 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 86,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 76,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 73,351 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 73,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,691 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 72,682 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 59,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,895 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,600 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,363 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,250 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,645 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The off side rear tyre is showing some signs of wear.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,620 miles

The near side rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit.

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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EL06 NEW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EL06 NEW, 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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EL06 NEW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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