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HY06 NBL

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 NBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 143,506 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 134,175 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 127,877 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 127,860 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both above axle have been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,027 miles

Auxiliary drive belts perished

Front Exhaust heat shield rattling

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 124,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 119,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 101,163 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 76,606 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,699 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,300 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,065 miles

Front brake pads over 1/2 worn.

Nearside rear tyre 1.6-3mm, offside rear 3mm.

Slight corrosion around centre to rear exhaust joint.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,951 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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HY06 NBL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY06 NBL, 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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HY06 NBL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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