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FA06 HXS

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

137,789 mi
Last recorded137,789 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 HXS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 137,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 137,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 132,109 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

hand brake has slight high travel

Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,115 miles

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

Hand brake lever has long travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 127,082 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Hand brake lever has long travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 119,180 miles

Front cannot see inner brake pad wear

Handbrake lever has long travel

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 119,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has long travel

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,420 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,919 miles

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

play in steering rack joints

Fail 27 Aug 2020 105,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play in steering rack joints

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,610 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 100,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,430 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 84,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,827 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 75,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,762 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 63,762 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,585 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,201 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,273 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 39,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,548 miles

Nearside 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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FA06 HXS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FA06 HXS, 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 FA06 HXS registered?

FA06 HXS is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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