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NC06 VZJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,534 mi
Last recorded104,534 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 VZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 104,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine and sill covers

exhaust clamp corroded through no leak of exhaust gases

exhaust starting to corode

heat shields insecure under vehicle

high level stop lamp not working

radiator support panel starting to corode

Fail 3 May 2018 104,534 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and sill covers

exhaust clamp corroded through no leak of exhaust gases

exhaust starting to corode

heat shields insecure under vehicle

high level stop lamp not working

radiator support panel starting to corode

Pass 20 May 2017 98,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

engine and sill covers also under trays

exhaust starting to corode

Fail 19 May 2017 98,748 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

engine and sill covers also under trays

exhaust starting to corode

Pass 13 May 2016 91,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 91,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 82,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 73,881 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 73,869 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 64,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,572 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 55,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 46,614 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 36,948 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 36,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 27,397 miles

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

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

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 VZJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC06 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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