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NJ06 VXA

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,374 mi
Last recorded108,374 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 108,374 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 108,369 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 103,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 97,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,848 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 90,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,861 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 74,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,841 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,457 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,491 miles

different size tyres fitted on front to ones fitted on rear

Fail 9 Jan 2017 57,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

different size tyres fitted on front to ones fitted on rear

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,400 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 51,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,417 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 36,109 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,808 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 24,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 19,797 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 17,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,654 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 VXA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ06 VXA, 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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What year was NJ06 VXA registered?

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

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