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NU06 AKO

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,134 mi
Last recorded82,134 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 AKO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 82,134 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,964 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 76,963 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,782 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,335 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,496 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,495 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,308 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 49,308 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,491 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,854 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,815 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,639 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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NU06 AKO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU06 AKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU06 AKO registered?

NU06 AKO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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