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MD06 VZX

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,950 mi
Last recorded97,950 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 VZX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 97,950 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cut

Offside Front tie bar rod(steering knuckle) has slight free play

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,400 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 87,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,268 miles

nearside and offside rack ends have play

Fail 30 Jun 2015 66,268 miles

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

nearside and offside rack ends have play

Pass 16 May 2014 33,921 miles

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

offside front rack end has play

Fail 16 May 2014 33,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front rack end has play

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,412 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 50,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,364 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,934 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,102 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,252 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 VZX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MD06 VZX, 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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MD06 VZX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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