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GV06 XHM

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,916 mi
Last recorded143,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 XHM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 143,916 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 143,914 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2024 137,048 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 128,931 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 127,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,525 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 124,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,463 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 120,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,322 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,354 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 110,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,212 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,455 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 101,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,165 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 88,837 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)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,837 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,379 miles

o/s outter door sill lower seam poorly repaired

Fail 20 Jul 2010 50,373 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s outter door sill lower seam poorly repaired

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,568 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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GV06 XHM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 GV06 XHM, 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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GV06 XHM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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