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NC55 OYU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,301 mi
Last recorded69,301 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 OYU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 69,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat missing switch (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,279 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 61,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 55,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 55,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,042 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 53,040 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 49,345 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 49,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,542 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 30 Nov 2017 44,542 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,504 miles

exhaust front pipe heat sheild loose and rattling

handbrake travel high

nsf tyre scrubbing off inner and outer edges

osf tyre wearing off inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Nov 2016 38,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side and scored (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust front pipe heat sheild loose and rattling

handbrake travel high

nsf tyre scrubbing off inner and outer edges

osf tyre wearing off inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 34,104 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,181 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 32,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSR TYRE SOFT AND SMALL SPLITS ON INNER WALL.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,847 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 28,847 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

OSF BRAKE DISC SHOWING COROSSION RIDGE INNER SIDE.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,096 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,107 miles

OSR AND NSR INNER WHEEL RIMS DENTED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR WHEELBEARING.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,668 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SLIGHT WEAR AND SLIGHT COROSSION INNER SIDES.

NSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE AND ON 2MM IN PARTS.

OSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR WHEELBEARING.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,781 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OFF AT EDGES.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 12,380 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 OYU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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