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NM06 MLY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

156,270 mi
Last recorded156,270 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 MLY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 156,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 156,270 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 146,886 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 146,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 143,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 142,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 124,237 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre low thread

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 16 May 2023 124,237 miles

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

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

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

front pads low

n/s/r tyre low thread

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2022 109,557 miles

o/s/r spring corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 109,557 miles

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

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

o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 95,260 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 95,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,061 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,872 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,787 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,712 miles

front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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 7 Nov 2016 83,854 miles

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,641 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 72,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,636 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 70,636 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,732 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2012 58,672 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,291 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 36,761 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,761 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,545 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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NM06 MLY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NM06 MLY, 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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NM06 MLY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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