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AO56 APK

2006 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,720 mi
Last recorded71,720 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 APK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 71,720 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ubcc

Pass 5 Jul 2025 69,774 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

ubcc

Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,660 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

UBCC

Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,901 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 10 Oct 2022 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp not working

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,410 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,503 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

center brake light inop

engine stabiliser mount is worn

offside mirror secured by tape

Fail 28 Sep 2018 56,503 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drum-stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drum-stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

center brake light inop

engine stabiliser mount is worn

offside mirror secured by tape

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,235 miles

Slight play in both steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2016 47,080 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust corroded

o/s/f lower arm bush unbonding to excess but no movement... requires attention

play both inner steering arm ball joints, require attention

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2016 47,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/60r15h (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60r15h (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres BALD on edges, DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

exhaust corroded

front brake pads appear very low, require attention

o/s/f lower arm bush unbonding to excess but no movement... requires attention

o/s/r tyre small cuts and worn close to limit

play both inner steering arm ball joints, require attention

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both front tyres worn close to ware bars

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 29 Sep 2015 42,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both front tyres worn close to ware bars

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 39,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,837 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 25,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,926 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,661 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 12,661 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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AO56 APK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO56 APK, 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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AO56 APK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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