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AU56 XLG

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,610 mi
Last recorded119,610 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XLG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 119,610 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 119,541 miles

Central Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp motor (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 116,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2025 116,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2024 113,205 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 May 2024 113,205 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working 381 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 382 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 382 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 382 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 382 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 110,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 110,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 107,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 104,158 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 101,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 88,902 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 80,985 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 80,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border/line suggest replacing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,931 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,931 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,606 miles

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s of steering rack damp

o/s/f indi loosing amber tint

rear tyres low on tread and worn on outer edges

screen damage

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,671 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,102 miles

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

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 XLG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLG, 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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AU56 XLG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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