2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · PF06 XRX
2006 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 146,046 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF06 XRX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2023
- 146,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF06 XRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Micra (PF06 XRX) between January 2009 and March 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) iiner rack end (2.3 ”.
PF06 XRX Mileage History
- 15/01/200949,261 mi
- 16/01/200949,261 mi
- 18/01/201054,227 mi+4,966 mi
- 10/01/201158,552 mi+4,325 mi
- 11/01/201263,305 mi+4,753 mi
- 11/01/201263,305 mi
- 15/01/201368,016 mi+4,711 mi
- 13/01/201471,065 mi+3,049 mi
- 13/01/201471,065 mi
- 08/01/201575,399 mi+4,334 mi
- 08/01/201575,401 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/201681,201 mi+5,800 mi
- 09/03/201790,750 mi+9,549 mi
- 19/02/201898,408 mi+7,658 mi
- 26/02/201898,547 mi+139 mi
- 28/03/2019111,188 mi+12,641 mi
- 29/03/2019111,188 mi
- 23/03/2020118,427 mi+7,239 mi
- 01/04/2020118,445 mi+18 mi
- 02/04/2020118,450 mi+5 mi
- 06/04/2021124,382 mi+5,932 mi
- 05/04/2022136,103 mi+11,721 mi
- 20/03/2023146,046 mi+9,943 mi
Average of roughly 6,828 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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