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MT06 XLZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,333 mi
Last recorded129,333 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 XLZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 129,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 125,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 121,120 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 121,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 116,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 109,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 103,709 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 103,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle and rear corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 92,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust middle and rear corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,437 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 79,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,152 miles

front pipe fixing not fixed in to rubber mount /middel box to back pipe light blowing clamp corroded outer skin corroded

n*s*f* bumper and wing damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front pipe fixing not fixed in to rubber mount /middel box to back pipe light blowing clamp corroded outer skin corroded

n*s*f* bumper and wing damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2012 58,774 miles

ADVISE N/S/R +O/S/R TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,774 miles

ADVISE N/S/R +O/S/R TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,376 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 42,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,236 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 XLZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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