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HY06 SXJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,776 mi
Last recorded115,776 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 SXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 115,776 miles

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

alternator belt cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2025 115,764 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,545 miles

alternator belt cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2024 110,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket in between cat and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

alternator belt cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,836 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,764 miles

Os wiper blade splitting

Fail 7 Dec 2022 103,764 miles

Os wiper blade splitting

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,314 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,804 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Damage to bodywork

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,418 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Damage to bodywork

Earth fault at osr light

Osf tyre worn on edges, badly on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2019 88,418 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Damage to bodywork

Earth fault at osr light

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

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

Osf tyre worn on edges, badly on outer edge

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,402 miles

Corrosion to exhaust heavy in places

Damage to bodywork

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2017 84,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust heavy in places

Damage to bodywork

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2016 78,869 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 78,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,452 miles

off side rear tyre out of shape

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Jun 2014 49,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

off side rear tyre out of shape

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,280 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,814 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,334 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,789 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 SXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SXJ, 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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What year was HY06 SXJ registered?

HY06 SXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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