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NH06 BTE

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 BTE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,276 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 121,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by left indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 121,251 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,973 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge, no cords currently visible but advise to change ASAP! (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2024 110,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling the lower suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,130 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,972 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 81,898 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 70,864 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 70,863 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,552 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 58,550 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cords/ply

Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,092 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 6 Jun 2014 47,152 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

near side rear tyre tread (2.0-2.5mm)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,622 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounts corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,362 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge and low on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,189 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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NH06 BTE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NH06 BTE, 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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NH06 BTE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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