2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SD55 ULY
2006 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 106,090 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD55 ULY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 106,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD55 ULY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Micra (SD55 ULY) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SD55 ULY Mileage History
- 19/08/202293,979 mi
- 01/11/202398,263 mi+4,284 mi
- 01/11/202398,265 mi+2 mi
- 07/12/2024102,834 mi+4,569 mi
- 14/01/2026106,090 mi+3,256 mi
Average of roughly 3,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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