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LJ06 VPM

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,740 mi
Last recorded60,740 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VPM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,740 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 60,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 54,847 miles

Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 54,847 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,128 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower universal joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,004 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 45,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side wall nearly to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,194 miles

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 5 Mar 2018 27,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,425 miles

Nearside Front slight cut in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,721 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,067 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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LJ06 VPM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LJ06 VPM, 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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LJ06 VPM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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