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NX06 VBU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,765 mi
Last recorded74,765 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 VBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 74,765 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 74,763 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 71,938 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2024 71,937 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 68,309 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 68,309 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 64,910 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 64,906 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 60,559 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 60,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 59,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 57,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,281 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 54,279 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 49,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,678 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,628 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,875 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 4,294 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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NX06 VBU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

NX06 VBU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is NX06 VBU safe to buy?

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