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KY06 XEM

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,505 mi
Last recorded51,505 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 XEM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,505 miles

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

surface corrosion prescribed areas and most suspension components

Fail 18 May 2026 51,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion prescribed areas and most suspension components

Pass 20 May 2025 50,702 miles

slight dent offside rear inner wheel rim at bead area

surface corrosion prescribed areas and most suspension components

Fail 20 May 2025 50,702 miles

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

slight dent offside rear inner wheel rim at bead area

surface corrosion prescribed areas and most suspension components

Pass 21 May 2024 50,086 miles

surface corrosion in most suspension components and rear prescribed areas

Fail 21 May 2024 50,086 miles

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

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

surface corrosion in most suspension components and rear prescribed areas

Pass 22 May 2023 49,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 48,641 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and rear at bead rim areas (5.2.2 (c) (i))

surface cracks nearside/offside front tyres at outer treaded areas

Fail 19 May 2022 48,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and rear at bead rim areas (5.2.2 (c) (i))

heavy cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

surface cracks nearside/offside front tyres at outer treaded areas

Pass 20 May 2021 48,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 47,580 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 47,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,870 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 46,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 45,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

some seperation in offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bush

surface cracks in nearside/offside front tyres in treaded areas

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,782 miles

rear suspension coil springs and exhaust system surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2017 44,782 miles

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

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

rear suspension coil springs and exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,480 miles

rear suspension coil springs surface corrosion

surface corrosion in exhaust system

Fail 26 Apr 2016 43,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp rotted off (7.1.1)

rear suspension coil springs surface corrosion

surface corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,080 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,334 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,668 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,340 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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KY06 XEM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KY06 XEM, 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 KY06 XEM registered?

KY06 XEM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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