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MK55 XAO

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,955 mi
Last recorded104,955 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XAO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 104,955 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 101,990 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 101,990 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,080 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 97,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,309 miles

Both sides rear lower shocker casings corroded

Exhaust brackets corroded and weak and centre exhaust joint

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and corroded pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,024 miles

both headlamps frosted and aims poor

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn(pads appear ok

general corrosion to underside also steel brake pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2021 94,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps frosted and aims poor

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn(pads appear ok

general corrosion to underside also steel brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,911 miles

front brake discs slightly worn pads appear ok

oil leak

poor dip beam images

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,537 miles

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

o/s wiper blade poor

poor dip beam images

rear exhaust clamp missing and centre joint corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,913 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear indicator discoloured

oil leak transmission area

poor dip beam images

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,300 miles

Oil leak ()

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,212 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

engine oil leaks and sump corroded

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and rear clamp corroded away

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Corrosion to exhaust box

Fail 16 Nov 2015 65,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Corrosion to exhaust box

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,016 miles

both front brake discs lipped slightly

engine oil leak

engine sump corroded but not leaking

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,182 miles

engine oil leak around rear main seal area

engine sump corroded

rear exhaust joint poor

Fail 8 Nov 2013 56,182 miles

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

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

engine oil leak around rear main seal area

engine sump corroded

rear exhaust joint poor

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,366 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

very slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,130 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,228 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,091 miles

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

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

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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MK55 XAO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK55 XAO, 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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MK55 XAO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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