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MA06 XDU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 XDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,883 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,355 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

injector chuffing

Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small injector leak (chuffing)

Fail 1 Mar 2023 69,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small injector leak (chuffing)

Pass 26 Feb 2022 65,851 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 65,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,714 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

small blow injector

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 60,714 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

small blow injector

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 56,643 miles

Nearside 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))

slight injector blow

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 56,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight injector blow

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,927 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 49,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,880 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 44,880 miles

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 39,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

upper and lower covers

Pass 16 Aug 2014 30,461 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 30,461 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,607 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,878 miles

handbrake has only just met the required limits 17% (limit 16%)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,428 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 6,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,419 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 XDU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XDU, 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 MA06 XDU registered?

MA06 XDU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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