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NC06 LPY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,886 mi
Last recorded85,886 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 LPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 85,876 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2024 81,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2022 74,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 9 Nov 2022 74,203 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,894 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 70,894 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 64,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,424 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 59,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,736 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

windscreen scored

Fail 9 Nov 2016 48,736 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

windscreen scored

Pass 7 Nov 2015 41,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,228 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 36,228 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 31,327 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

reverse light not working

Fail 30 Nov 2013 31,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,295 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,414 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,136 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades starting to split

nearside front and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,846 miles

movement in offside of steering rack just acceptable

Pass 12 May 2009 9,277 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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NC06 LPY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC06 LPY, 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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NC06 LPY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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