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MP05 SKP

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,777 mi
Last recorded157,777 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP05 SKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 157,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 157,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 145,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 132,873 miles

Offside Front Hub Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 132,873 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hub Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 130,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 123,584 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 123,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,971 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 121,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 117,613 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,564 miles

N/S/R Tyre Worn on Inner Edge & Close to Limit

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,101 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 111,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,162 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 106,162 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 106,061 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,138 miles

airbag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,719 miles

Some damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,994 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,065 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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MP05 SKP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MP05 SKP, 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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MP05 SKP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 August 2006.

Is MP05 SKP safe to buy?

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