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NJ06 XUZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,488 mi
Last recorded82,488 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 XUZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,488 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/ porus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 82,488 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/ porus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 82,164 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear, heavy cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre heavy cracks in tread

all shockers poor condition, corroded

bonnet latch sticking

engine oil leaks

front wiper blades poor condition, noisey

handbrake travel just acceptable

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,865 miles

handbrake travel just acceptable.

Fail 5 Sep 2019 72,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel just acceptable.

Nearside Front tyre just legal/worn on edges.

Offside Front tyre just legal/worn on edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,151 miles

Offside Front balljoint slight play (just acceptable

all shockers poor condition, corroded

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel just acceptable

surface rust to brake pipes

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,151 miles

Offside Front balljoint slight play (just acceptable

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

all shockers poor condition, corroded

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel just acceptable

surface rust to brake pipes

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,465 miles

handbrake travel just acceptable.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 62,465 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel just acceptable.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,067 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,990 miles

both front tyres uneven wear (just acceptable)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

handbrake travel just acceptable

n/s wishbone bush poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2015 49,990 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres uneven wear (just acceptable)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

handbrake travel just acceptable

n/s wishbone bush poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to all shockers

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to petrol tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades noisey

handbrake travel

wear to wishbone bushes

Fail 29 Aug 2014 43,211 miles

Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to all shockers

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to petrol tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades noisey

handbrake travel

wear to wishbone bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,596 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brake squeal

handbrake travel just acceptable

n/s/f wheel trim missing

slight play in steering rack o/s

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brake squeal

handbrake travel just acceptable

n/s/f wheel trim missing

slight play in steering rack o/s

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,756 miles

body damage.

front brake pads wearing low.

n/s/f wheel trim missing.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 24,286 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

front brake pad lining wearing low.

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre (2.5-4mm)

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre (2-3mm)

wishbone bushes in poor condition.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,286 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

front brake pad lining wearing low.

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre (2.5-4mm)

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre (2-3mm)

wishbone bushes in poor condition.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,664 miles

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake travel just acceptable

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight uneven wear

Fail 26 Aug 2010 19,664 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake travel just acceptable

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight uneven wear

Fail 26 Feb 2009 12,494 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,494 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

handbrake travel

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 XUZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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