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MT06 XLU

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,775 mi
Last recorded35,775 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 XLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 35,775 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all around corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 34,221 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 34,221 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 32,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 34,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,621 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 29,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,416 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 27,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,034 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 26,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 24,670 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,936 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 22,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,181 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 20,181 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 18,316 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 18,316 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

tracking may need attention

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,531 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,162 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 15,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,807 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2011 13,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,420 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,171 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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MT06 XLU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT06 XLU, 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 MT06 XLU registered?

MT06 XLU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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