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KY06 XEP

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 75,822 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Fail 4 Jun 2026 75,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,847 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 63,635 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 60,241 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 60,241 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 55,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,884 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 49,882 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 46,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,379 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 44,379 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,565 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 41,545 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,744 miles

ns front tyre cut in sidwall

Fail 3 Sep 2016 39,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ns front tyre cut in sidwall

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,463 miles

cuts in tyres ns front and os rear but not down to the cords

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,463 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working and lens missing (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

cuts in tyres ns front and os rear but not down to the cords

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2014 31,723 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,213 miles

advise front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,944 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2011 16,382 miles

advise all tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,723 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,138 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 XEP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

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

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