2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

16,397 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,397 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.7%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    787 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics49.3%
  2. Suspension23.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  4. Brakes9.3%
  5. Tyres7.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  7. Body & chassis4.9%
  8. Steering3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 54.5% of 2006 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,397 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).