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MD55 NXL

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,030 mi
Last recorded113,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 NXL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 113,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,661 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 14 Dec 2017 96,661 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

heat shield loose

Pass 30 Dec 2016 85,741 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,638 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 78,638 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,156 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

offside front wheel damaged outer edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 73,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

offside front wheel damaged outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 68,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,368 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,494 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 55,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,568 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 48,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,380 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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MD55 NXL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MD55 NXL, 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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MD55 NXL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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