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FY06 OTU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 82,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 78,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,853 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,256 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - o/s drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 75,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - o/s drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,552 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 74,552 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,732 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,732 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 72,095 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 72,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,449 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,608 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 57,608 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,222 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both {185/50/16 v} (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,554 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 47,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,592 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides beam patterns poor

Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,108 miles

N/s/r tyre nearing legal limit (3mm)

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

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

Slight cracks appearing in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,306 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/s/f brake pad appears to be wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,720 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,228 miles

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)

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 OTU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 OTU registered?

FY06 OTU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is FY06 OTU safe to buy?

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