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JB06 PLB

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

140,981 mi
Last recorded140,981 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB06 PLB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to Middle Pipe @ Joint, Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 140,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Being Affected by the Stop Light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Being affected by the Indicator (4.3.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to Middle Pipe @ Joint, Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 134,933 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 134,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Front Headlights to High, (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiper linkage has free play

Fail 6 Nov 2023 129,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiper linkage has free play

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,973 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 119,973 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,489 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 111,488 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,540 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,538 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,834 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 74,834 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door catch missing BOOT (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level on min

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,600 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,087 miles

Offside Front ADVISE retaining clip on brake flexi hose missing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,355 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)

eml light on

Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,810 miles

front and rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,322 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 18,321 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 10,587 miles

Rear wiper torn

Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,424 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 8,424 miles

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

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

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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JB06 PLB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black 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 JB06 PLB, 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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JB06 PLB is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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