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NC55 OYJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,440 mi
Last recorded113,440 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 OYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 107,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 102,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,365 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 90,686 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,320 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 82,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,284 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 80,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 76,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,305 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,097 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 70,097 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,156 miles

BOTH FRONT BEAM PATTERNS WEAK

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS WEATHERED

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO FLASH WHITE

Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH FRONT BEAM PATTERNS WEAK

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS WEATHERED

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO FLASH WHITE

Pass 26 Oct 2013 43,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 42,820 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 42,717 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 33,446 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 28,504 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 28,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,680 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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NC55 OYJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NC55 OYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC55 OYJ registered?

NC55 OYJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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