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NL06 YXU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,289 mi
Last recorded70,289 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 YXU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,289 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,078 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 68,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Oil leak ()

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,977 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 65,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,597 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 56,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have multiple large splits on inner side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

body damage.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder,but has a stepped tread depth pattern.

offside front tyre worn on shoulders.

windscreen damaged below zone A.

nearside front void of tread on outer shoulder almost to cords,but has a stepped tread depth pattern.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 31,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,408 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 9,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,923 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 YXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

NL06 YXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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