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AU56 XMM

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XMM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 82,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 82,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 81,264 miles

Front exhaust bush worn

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bumper cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2023 81,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust bush worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bumper cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2022 80,394 miles

Nearside Front shocker corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 80,394 miles

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front shockers corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,921 miles

rear tyres cracking

slight oil leak

slight under-body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2020 78,920 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyres cracking

slight oil leak

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2019 78,284 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

discs corroded

nsr tyre cracking

under-body corroded various locations

Pass 16 Oct 2018 77,449 miles

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

discs corroded

oil around gearbox

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

discs corroded

slight under-body corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,619 miles

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

oil seepage around gearbox

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,090 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,563 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,782 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 32,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,989 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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AU56 XMM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc 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 AU56 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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