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MD06 VZU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,580 mi
Last recorded94,580 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 VZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 94,580 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 94,579 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 88,682 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 73,184 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 64,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,388 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 63,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,693 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,346 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 53,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,389 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2010 41,334 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,334 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,720 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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MD06 VZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD06 VZU, 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 MD06 VZU registered?

MD06 VZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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