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LJ06 VSE

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,595 mi
Last recorded88,595 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VSE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,595 miles

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

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 3 Mar 2026 88,584 miles

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,327 miles

Reverse light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2024 78,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,343 miles

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,350 miles

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

no reverse lamp

Fail 19 Feb 2021 61,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split both ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

no reverse lamp

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,185 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2018 40,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 32,177 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 23,405 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,430 miles

Offside front tyre has got a cut on the outer wall.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,068 miles

front exhaust downpipe has been rubbing on ground?

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,325 miles

small cut in osf side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,046 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 VSE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc 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 VSE, 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 LJ06 VSE registered?

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

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