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NJ06 XUW

2006 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,207 mi
Last recorded118,207 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 XUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 118,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 118,207 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working linkage/ball joint worn - disconnected (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp cover deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,808 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,031 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 112,031 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end ball joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 109,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,713 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,179 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 100,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished. (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 97,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,099 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 71,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,577 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,174 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 17,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XUW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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