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MA06 NSE

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

89,566 mi
Last recorded89,566 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 NSE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 89,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion - no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 89,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion - no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake flexi poorly supported

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 85,168 miles

both outer siils repaired by body filler

travel in handbrake

Fail 16 Mar 2024 85,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded all way round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer siils repaired by body filler

travel in handbrake

Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,387 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 82,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has nail close to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,064 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 77,063 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to oil light/ level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

no oil in engine

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 68,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 63,648 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 63,635 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f n/s/f ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/f arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheild insec

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,532 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 52,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,499 miles

Centre Front Upper engine covers fitted to top of engine

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,774 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,774 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,358 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 45,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,502 miles

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

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

h/brake lever has sharp edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,027 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 37,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,936 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NSE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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