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NM06 ORZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,251 mi
Last recorded44,251 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 ORZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 44,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 43,650 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,577 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 42,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing next to suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 30,462 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 30,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,110 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust clamp missing, not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 30,110 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust clamp missing, not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure/not leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 28,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder. perished and cracked across tread. 165/70R14. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder. perished and cracked across tread. 165/70R14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 26,453 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,919 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 24,915 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 23,435 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s & n/s (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre seriously worn on outer edge

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 21,226 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside wiper blade juddering

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate from it's bonding

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,226 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside wiper blade juddering

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate from it's bonding

Pass 14 Jul 2014 19,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,363 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,530 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 ORZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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