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AK56 YCV

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,212 mi
Last recorded123,212 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YCV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 123,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 117,889 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 117,889 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,837 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 111,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,625 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 105,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 105,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,064 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 99,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,092 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,406 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,258 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,649 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 YCV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

AK56 YCV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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