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NL06 YKU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 YKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,140 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 101,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,473 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 92,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 90,924 miles

stone chip to screen

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,433 miles

stone chip to screen

Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,619 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 84,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 79,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2017 79,686 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 74,818 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 72,698 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 70,875 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,205 miles

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

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 21 May 2012 59,774 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 59,774 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,040 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 31,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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 YKU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

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

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