Nissan Micra Initia (2006)
2006 Nissan Micra Initia
CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2006 Nissan Micra Initia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Nissan Micra Initia struggles on the MOT bench: only 67% pass first time versus the UK average of 80%, and that gap suggests systemic issues rather than random luck. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so you're not looking at a safety minefield—just a car that needs more attention than most.
At nearly 96,000 miles on average, these Micras carry typical mileage for their age, yet they're accumulating just over one failure per test, pointing to wear-related problems rather than design flaws. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common failure points: get a mechanic to specifically check the exhaust, suspension, and braking components, as those typically drive the failed MOTs on this model.
What to check before buying a 2006 Nissan Micra Initia
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (81%) | 119 | 82.9% | 1.25 |
| Petrol (19%) | 28 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Nissan Micra Initia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Nissan Micra Initia vehicles fall between 72,245 and 108,087 miles.
2006 Nissan Micra Initia — Still on the Road
64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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