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K12 SMU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,401 mi
Last recorded133,401 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 SMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 133,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 126,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 126,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 123,609 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 115,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 109,435 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 105,078 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp cracked (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low 3 mm

Pass 31 May 2018 104,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 97,695 miles

Centre brake light faulty.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

boot not always opening.

engine noisy

front and rear indicators pale in colour.

Pass 28 May 2015 95,279 miles

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

crack in n/s/r light lense

exhaust tailbox clamp missing

rattle from engine

Pass 7 Jun 2014 91,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 91,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,517 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,517 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 75,217 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 75,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 62,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs rusty

Pass 12 May 2010 50,054 miles

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)

both front wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 20 May 2009 37,841 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 37,841 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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K12 SMU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K12 SMU, 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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K12 SMU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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