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J3 SFV

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

134,503 mi
Last recorded134,503 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 SFV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 134,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 134,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 125,039 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 122,044 miles

Exhaust flange on the Catalytic converter corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 122,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flange on the Catalytic converter corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,877 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 115,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 112,504 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 112,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,147 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 105,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,380 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 103,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,866 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 98,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 93,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2017 93,363 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 84,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 76,814 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 69,185 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 69,185 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 61,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2013 61,904 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 47,323 miles

drivers seat belt twisted

front blades split

osf wheel arch trim (next to flexi brake pipe) missing securing clip

Pass 19 May 2010 41,426 miles

small cut in tread and wear on outer edge nsf tyre

Fail 19 May 2010 41,426 miles

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

small cut in tread and wear on outer edge nsf tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 33,056 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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J3 SFV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J3 SFV, 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 J3 SFV registered?

J3 SFV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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