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NX06 VAM

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,578 mi
Last recorded124,578 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 VAM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 124,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering column and steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 111,872 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,440 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 110,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 109,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 107,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed outer protective coating from contact with shock absorber due to being unsupported (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim distorted (borderline) (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 16 May 2017 107,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed outer protective coating from contact with shock absorber due to being unsupported (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim distorted (borderline) (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,542 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2016 106,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 May 2015 105,281 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 105,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,473 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 811,511 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,924 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,689 miles

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

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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NX06 VAM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NX06 VAM, 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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NX06 VAM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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