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N111 ARU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,363 mi
Last recorded118,363 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 ARU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wheel arch loose

Fail 18 Mar 2026 118,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wheel arch loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 105,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 96,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,694 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 94,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,279 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 93,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2020 85,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,496 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 79,496 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,722 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,313 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,609 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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N111 ARU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N111 ARU, 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 N111 ARU registered?

N111 ARU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is N111 ARU safe to buy?

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