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KV06 RPA

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,279 mi
Last recorded174,279 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 RPA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 174,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/rear bush worn --separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 174,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image/possibly bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord inner edge/tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/rear bush worn --separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 166,373 miles

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

Front wiper operation noisy.

Lower exhaust system corroding weak.

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted o/s + n/s. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 166,373 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front wiper operation noisy.

Lower exhaust system corroding weak.

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted o/s + n/s. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 154,526 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Area lower bell housing . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit at 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit at 2.0mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 154,526 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Area lower bell housing . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit at 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit at 2.0mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 141,842 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 127,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear support bush bonding started to fail split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 127,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Very high both main and dip suspect internal fault (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Outer fixing broken (4.1.1 (c))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet safety catch inoperative seized (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear support bush bonding started to fail split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 115,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear mounting bush perished bonding started to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear mounting bush bonding started to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,116 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 103,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,732 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and broken but exhaust silencer not insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2019 87,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and broken but exhaust silencer not insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 56,831 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 56,831 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,415 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 26,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,945 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,110 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 20,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,218 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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KV06 RPA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV06 RPA, 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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KV06 RPA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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