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HD55 JVE

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,735 mi
Last recorded165,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 JVE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 165,735 miles

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

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

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

Park brake lever travel high

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in top of corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Jan 2026 165,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Park brake lever travel high

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in top of corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Jan 2025 158,318 miles

no reverse light working

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jan 2025 158,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

no reverse light working

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jan 2024 149,839 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators, and both side repeaters slightly discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

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

reverse lamp not working.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 143,356 miles

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 23 Jan 2023 143,356 miles

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

Side repeater likely to become detached Both (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly insecure (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 139,323 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 138,321 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 138,321 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel. system requires adjustment

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres are also in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 135,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyres on limits, perished & smooth on edges

rear tyres low & badly perished

wipers in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2018 130,294 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake high

Fail 15 Jan 2018 130,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake high

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,603 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 108,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,644 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,798 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 76,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,551 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,551 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,871 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,455 miles

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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HD55 JVE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD55 JVE, 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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HD55 JVE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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