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LJ06 VYE

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VYE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 99,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 94,410 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 94,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 90,086 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 90,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 87,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 84,223 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has inner wall damage all round but not showing cords

Fail 22 Jan 2022 84,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre has inner wall damage all round but not showing cords

Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,955 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 81,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,152 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,493 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2018 76,493 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front blade insecure so not touching screen properly (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,371 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 69,495 miles

slight wear offside front tyre outer tread

Fail 9 Jul 2016 69,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

slight wear offside front tyre outer tread

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,496 miles

offside wiper blade split at ends but still clearing screen

Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside wiper blade split at ends but still clearing screen

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,000 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jul 2014 57,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,556 miles

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

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

front Wiper Blades split

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,556 miles

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

front Wiper Blades split

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,106 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 30,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,644 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 VYE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LJ06 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

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

Is LJ06 VYE safe to buy?

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