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NL06 YKZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,226 mi
Last recorded50,226 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,226 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 50,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 48,178 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake high

Pass 20 May 2024 42,747 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 42,747 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 39,570 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 39,570 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s plus wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 37,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 30,804 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 30,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,280 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 19,959 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,903 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 18,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,658 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,389 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on edge

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,781 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubbers wearing smooth

n/s/r tyre under 3mm, has large cracks forming, 185/50/16h

o/s/r tyre cracking,.

wipers smearing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 13,332 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubbers wearing smooth

n/s/r tyre under 3mm, has large cracks forming, 185/50/16h

o/s/r tyre cracking,.

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,945 miles

rear tyres on 3mm and perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,656 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 7,387 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,552 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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NL06 YKZ 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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

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

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