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MW55 YRU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

47,228 mi
Last recorded47,228 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,228 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 47,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 41,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 41,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,435 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 41,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

oil low message on dash

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,068 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 40,068 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 30,242 miles

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

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Nearside front tyre slightly cracking no ply or cords are exposed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,242 miles

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

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Nearside front tyre slightly cracking no ply or cords are exposed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2014 23,011 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 15,948 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2012 13,490 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s tyre low in pressure

rear wiper blade split

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 20 Jan 2012 13,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s tyre low in pressure

rear wiper blade split

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 7,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 7,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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MW55 YRU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MW55 YRU, 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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MW55 YRU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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