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HY06 SZU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

73,916 mi
Last recorded73,916 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 73,916 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 73,842 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 63,183 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 63,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 56,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,966 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 52,008 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 52,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,998 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Fail 6 Jan 2021 49,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,533 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,292 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 46,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 43,195 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 39,892 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 39,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 36,909 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 May 2015 36,909 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2014 33,994 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure

N/S outer dood lock lose

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

O/S wiper blade in poor condition

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 31,070 miles

Exhaust clamp on centre to rear joint in poor condition

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)

Fail 10 May 2013 31,070 miles

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

Exhaust clamp on centre to rear joint in poor condition

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

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 26,800 miles

slight damage to offside rear body

Pass 12 May 2011 22,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,054 miles

front tyres getting low and balding 165/70/14t

long hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre feathered and 3mm

o/s/f wiper smeary and hits side

stone chip windscreen

Fail 8 May 2009 13,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre low on tread and worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2009 13,362 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre low on tread and worn on outer edge

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 SZU 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 63%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

HY06 SZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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