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AY56 XRS

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,343 mi
Last recorded75,343 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XRS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,644 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 70,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,498 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion behind off side head lamp on inner wing

Fail 17 Aug 2023 66,498 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight corrosion behind off side head lamp on inner wing

Pass 11 Aug 2022 63,016 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 62,929 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,487 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,910 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 43,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,777 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,900 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 35,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,595 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,835 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 9,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 6,636 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 XRS 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 AY56 XRS, 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 AY56 XRS registered?

AY56 XRS is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AY56 XRS safe to buy?

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