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NC06 VZM

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,753 mi
Last recorded153,753 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 VZM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 153,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2023 147,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 139,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap threads corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,939 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 133,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 129,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

Fail 15 May 2019 129,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 May 2018 124,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 124,601 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 118,233 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2017 118,233 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 112,075 miles

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 112,075 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 106,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 106,524 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 101,328 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 94,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 81,621 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 81,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Air bag light on

Pass 18 May 2011 63,689 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 17 May 2011 63,665 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,519 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 49,519 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,992 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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NC06 VZM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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