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AK56 YCU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,135 mi
Last recorded61,135 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 61,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 46,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 46,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 41,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 39,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 38,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 34,369 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,308 miles

front discs weathered

Pass 6 Aug 2013 15,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inside front tyres starting to wear

Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,639 miles

All tyres in poor condition and 6 years old !!!!

Pass 22 Aug 2011 9,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 5,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 5,024 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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AK56 YCU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK56 YCU, 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 AK56 YCU registered?

AK56 YCU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is AK56 YCU safe to buy?

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