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FM06 XWC

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,015 mi
Last recorded182,015 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 XWC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 182,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 182,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 171,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 155,987 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 155,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,756 miles

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 139,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP MISSING, RUSTY JOINT (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper has no end blade

Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush, repair soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 123,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush, repair soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Recommend to replace at next available opportunity (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp washer jet slightly misaligned

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Recommend to replace in pair (osf and nsf) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 109,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Recommend to replace at next available opportunity (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Possible loose connection - Would advise to have checked at earliest convenience (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp washer jet slightly misaligned

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Recommend to replace in pair (osf and nsf) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,201 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 103,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,486 miles

N/S rear light cluster is repaired with tape

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,627 miles

N/S/R light cluster is repaired with tape

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,411 miles

N/S/R light cluster is repaired with tape

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,243 miles

N/S/R light lens is repaired with tape.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,624 miles

N/S/R light cluster is repaired with tape.

N/S/R tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,218 miles

N/S/R light cluster is repaired with tape.

Slight seepage of fluid at steering rack pinnion housing.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,722 miles

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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FM06 XWC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM06 XWC, 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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FM06 XWC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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