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MS05 REA

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,032 mi
Last recorded119,032 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS05 REA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 119,032 miles

mil light on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,456 miles

HORN QUIET !! ADVISE REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

Fail 16 Sep 2016 113,456 miles

HORN QUIET !! ADVISE REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working renewed bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 106,098 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 85,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rear back box deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,063 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rear back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,503 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,127 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer wall

Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,384 miles

offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2009 28,384 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front fog lamp damaged

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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MS05 REA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MS05 REA, 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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What year was MS05 REA registered?

MS05 REA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is MS05 REA safe to buy?

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