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ML06 DFK

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,179 mi
Last recorded85,179 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 DFK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 85,179 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,434 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 81,434 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,044 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 71,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,027 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 58,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,129 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,523 miles

exhaust system detriorated

nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread no cords showing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,382 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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ML06 DFK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML06 DFK, 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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ML06 DFK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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