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NL06 YLD

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,313 mi
Last recorded99,313 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 YLD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 99,313 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 99,313 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 98,010 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,899 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 95,899 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,190 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 90,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed starting inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 84,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective +beam pattern slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension coil sprigs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2021 84,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension coil sprigs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 78,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,748 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,970 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,623 miles

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

Some axial movement at steering wheel

Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,623 miles

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

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

Some axial movement at steering wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 61,872 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp missing Loose exhaust (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,914 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,931 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,856 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

very slight noise from o/s/r hub bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,856 miles

very slight noise from o/s/r hub bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,739 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

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 YLD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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