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NH06 DKE

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

118,527 mi
Last recorded118,527 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 DKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,634 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 113,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 108,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [at rear silencer clamp] (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,412 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [at rear silencer clamp] (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,809 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 97,802 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,907 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,177 miles

Advise; nearside rear tyre is badly worn at outer edge [almost to tyre cords]

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 87,177 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Advise; nearside rear tyre is badly worn at outer edge [almost to tyre cords]

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside headlamp lens misty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,605 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misty (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald outer tread. tyre size 165/70-14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,273 miles

Offside Front wiper blade rubber is split at end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s damaged by faulty wiper blade (8.3.1d)

n/s head light glass misting

Fail 25 Oct 2016 71,273 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding o/s (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s damaged by faulty wiper blade (8.3.1d)

n/s head light glass misting

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,653 miles

n/s/f head lamp misted up

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,551 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,578 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 57,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 50,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

eml on

o/s wiper not fully effective

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

o/s wiper not fully effective

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,117 miles

ns headlamp mountings weak but secure

Fail 22 Aug 2011 45,117 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ns headlamp mountings weak but secure

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,156 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,286 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,284 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DKE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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