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AP56 ECT

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,508 mi
Last recorded45,508 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 ECT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 45,508 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 43,997 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 43,997 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,240 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 43,240 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,291 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,348 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 41,347 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,924 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 40,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,790 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 37,375 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 37,375 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,048 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 32,048 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,441 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,187 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 27,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,320 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,848 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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AP56 ECT is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP56 ECT, 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 AP56 ECT registered?

AP56 ECT is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is AP56 ECT safe to buy?

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