CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX06 XWY

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

105,698 mi
Last recorded105,698 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 XWY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 105,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,404 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 95,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,072 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 90,072 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 87,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps diffused (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,269 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 82,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

wiring fault nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts to sidewall (1855016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 76,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Brake wheel cylinder union leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts to sidewall (1855016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,197 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 74,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,822 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 68,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,776 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 66,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,676 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2016 57,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,895 miles

front exhaust section slightly blowing

Pass 22 May 2014 46,852 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

slight exhaust blow from exhaust manifold area

slight oil leak?

Fail 22 May 2014 46,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

slight exhaust blow from exhaust manifold area

slight oil leak?

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,229 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front washers need adjusting

front wiper blades weak

oil leak ?

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,568 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 35,568 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,684 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,336 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake discs corroded and worn, Suspect front brake pads low.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,052 miles

fuel cap fault

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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX06 XWY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 LX06 XWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX06 XWY?

You can check the full history of LX06 XWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX06 XWY registered?

LX06 XWY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is LX06 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX06 XWY shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX06 XWY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX06 XWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.