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MA06 NPU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,478 mi
Last recorded79,478 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 NPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 79,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,026 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 79,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,129 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 77,104 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 77,104 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 73,800 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 70,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 66,109 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 62,034 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 62,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,743 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 53,184 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,898 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 48,898 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 44,403 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 44,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 39,200 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 39,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,315 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 34,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 24,382 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,382 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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MA06 NPU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MA06 NPU, 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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MA06 NPU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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