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NC55 TPU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,106 mi
Last recorded45,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 TPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,106 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly hazy. (4.1.4 (b))

evidence of underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 30 Jan 2024 45,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush badly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly hazy. (4.1.4 (b))

evidence of underbody corrosion in places.

reverse lamp not working.

Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,692 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 44,228 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps slightly hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub frame and suspension components corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,878 miles

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

fuel fill pipe corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 43,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel fill pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,234 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 43,234 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade torn but still clearing sceen

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,360 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 42,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,438 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Heat shield at exhaust front pipe insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind at offside front wheel

Fail 16 Aug 2017 41,438 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Heat shield at exhaust front pipe insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,113 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,999 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,926 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Jul 2013 36,239 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,239 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,544 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 33,544 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,342 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 27,342 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 24,075 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,075 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 TPU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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