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AU56 XKJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,872 mi
Last recorded77,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,947 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 75,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,537 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 70,536 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,308 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 65,308 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Off nsr and osr bulbs all white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Fog light missing advisable only

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,831 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,109 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f brake disc pitted and corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,011 miles

o/s/f brake disc inner face pitted and has uneven wear across face

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AU56 XKJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU56 XKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 XKJ registered?

AU56 XKJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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