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NJ06 YVY

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,540 mi
Last recorded104,540 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 YVY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 104,540 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 104,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 91,847 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,312 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,102 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 73,569 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os Strong Advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Reverse lamp not working & Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Mar 2019 73,467 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os Strong Advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Reverse lamp not working & Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,008 miles

Front + N/S/R Tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 71,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 70,843 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 70,784 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 65,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 58,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,319 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 46,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,212 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 29,212 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,680 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 YVY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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