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NH55 DPX

2006 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,967 mi
Last recorded118,967 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 DPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 118,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 118,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,750 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorber casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 81,750 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorber casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,008 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs at minimum thickness and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 77,008 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs at minimum thickness and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 71,017 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,017 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,315 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Fail 5 Oct 2020 68,315 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,227 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 67,227 miles

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

O/s/f tyre heavily cracked and perished and bald on edges

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,270 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Slight oil leak from engine

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

high level stop light not working (non obligatory)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust joint clamp missing but exhaust still securely mounted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,234 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper is split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,798 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 26,798 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,719 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 22,719 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,516 miles

Oil leak

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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NH55 DPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NH55 DPX, 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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NH55 DPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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