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FY06 OTJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,207 mi
Last recorded98,207 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 OTJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 98,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 86,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,113 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 79,111 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 76,653 miles

all tyres slightly perished

front brake discs corroding and slightly scored

Pass 25 May 2021 73,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,646 miles

slight wear in nearside front bottom balljoint

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,150 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,773 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wall has a cut but not exposing cords

Offside Front inner tyre wall has a cut but not exposing cords

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded in places

front tyre have cuts on inner wall but not down to cords

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,499 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wall has slit in rubber but no cords exposed

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f tyre inner wall has slit in rubber but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,082 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,661 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,451 miles

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

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

Offside 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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FY06 OTJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY06 OTJ, 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 FY06 OTJ registered?

FY06 OTJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is FY06 OTJ safe to buy?

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