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NC06 VZV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,212 mi
Last recorded149,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 VZV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 149,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 149,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 136,021 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 121,076 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 120,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 104,152 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 89,619 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 89,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 85,492 miles

Central exhaust heat shield has some insecure mountings

Fail 5 May 2021 85,492 miles

Central exhaust heat shield has some insecure mountings

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 83,896 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,635 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,498 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,037 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,786 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 40,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,392 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,700 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,298 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 VZV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red 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 NC06 VZV, 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 NC06 VZV registered?

NC06 VZV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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