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NL06 PPY

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,783 mi
Last recorded161,783 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 PPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 161,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 155,107 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 155,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted [inner] wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 150,233 miles

Low effort on nearside park brake

Pass 16 Feb 2021 145,280 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2021 145,280 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2020 142,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,598 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 137,596 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 132,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front steering rack inner knuckle has slight wear

Rear exhaust section very rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 132,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front steering rack inner knuckle has slight wear

Rear exhaust section very rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 125,206 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 125,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded slightly

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 117,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,990 miles

nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2015 109,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 100,892 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 100,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,225 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 80,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 80,696 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 67,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 53,957 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,443 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 40,443 miles

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

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

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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NL06 PPY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NL06 PPY, 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 NL06 PPY registered?

NL06 PPY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is NL06 PPY safe to buy?

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