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NX06 VBG

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,107 mi
Last recorded157,107 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 157,107 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 157,107 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all around indicators discolor (4.4.3 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,420 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,014 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 99,012 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,134 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 84,134 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s+n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,910 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 68,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,935 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 50,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 31,202 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 31,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,254 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 29,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 26,008 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,404 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,684 miles

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

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

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 VBG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VBG, 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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What year was NX06 VBG registered?

NX06 VBG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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