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AY56 XOM

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,374 mi
Last recorded54,374 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XOM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 54,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 54,256 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut and cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,043 miles

Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 49,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,634 miles

Central Rear rear wiper non existent

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 46,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear rear wiper non existent

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,281 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,099 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cut in n/s/f sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2013 22,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,773 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 13,773 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 10,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,930 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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AY56 XOM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AY56 XOM, 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 AY56 XOM registered?

AY56 XOM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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