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NL06 YLF

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 YLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 131,583 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2024 131,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,712 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,417 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,537 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure - fixings broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 121,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and ball joint cover damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure - fixings broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front headlamp - slightly insecure - fixing broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit - centre 3/4 - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 118,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light - illuminated (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - deteriorated/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front headlamp - slightly insecure - fixing broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit - centre 3/4 - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,947 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 113,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,417 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,277 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 65,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,191 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 44,191 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,285 miles

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

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 YLF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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