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FL06 EPA

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,992 mi
Last recorded113,992 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 EPA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2019 113,992 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,972 miles

exhaust front pipe only held on with one bolt but still secure.

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 102,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe only held on with one bolt but still secure.

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 96,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 85,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,870 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,889 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 44,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,614 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FL06 EPA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL06 EPA, 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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FL06 EPA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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