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EX06 VRL

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

104,731 mi
Last recorded104,731 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 VRL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,731 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 104,730 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Inner heavily split 1.8mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working Likely no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,791 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 98,785 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

BATTERY LAMP ON - belt not on and pulley broken up

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 93,852 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 93,850 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Shock absorber mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2022 92,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,167 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,167 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 29 Feb 2020 88,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,255 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 74,255 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,229 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2017 70,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,785 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2016 65,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,129 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,665 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 56,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,411 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,892 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 33,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,696 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,468 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 26,468 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)

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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EX06 VRL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EX06 VRL, 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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EX06 VRL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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