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2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,779 mi
Last recorded96,779 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 BBO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 96,779 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 96,779 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,167 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 7 Apr 2021 92,167 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 18 Mar 2021 92,023 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 89,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,637 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 69,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 64,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,637 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 52,606 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 45,637 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,637 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 38,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,964 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 29,217 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,217 miles

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 10 Feb 2009 22,901 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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NL55 BBO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL55 BBO, 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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NL55 BBO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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