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2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,658 mi
Last recorded131,658 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 VWY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 131,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 131,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 127,669 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to get low in tread

Fail 9 Oct 2024 127,667 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s outer casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 114,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front end and rear exhaust box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 114,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front end and rear exhaust box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 105,923 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,732 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 89,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,708 miles

Front N/S + O/S tyres starting to get low on tread

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 79,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front N/S + O/S tyres starting to get low on tread

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 65,636 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 65,636 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,998 miles

Engine management light is on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,461 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,276 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 42,750 miles

Both front brake disc's getting rusty on inner face

N/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,750 miles

Both front brake disc's getting rusty on inner face

N/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,824 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 34,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,140 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,937 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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NJ06 VWY 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 68%.

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 NJ06 VWY, 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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NJ06 VWY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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