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GL06 BBU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

106,066 mi
Last recorded106,066 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 BBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 106,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessive Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 101,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges / cut to tread 165/70r174 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 101,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges / cut to tread 165/70r174 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly/ aim too high (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,409 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 96,409 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,955 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,279 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 87,279 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 81,320 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 79,805 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers overthrowing

Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers short stroking (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slight play tyre sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,810 miles

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

slight play rack inner joint

Fail 14 Jun 2017 63,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play rack inner joint

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,951 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,633 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,125 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 51,081 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 48,568 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 48,568 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 42,408 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 42,408 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,483 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 26,472 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,961 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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GL06 BBU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 GL06 BBU, 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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GL06 BBU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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