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AY56 XTR

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,659 mi
Last recorded61,659 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XTR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 61,659 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 59,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 56,417 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 52,165 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 52,164 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust back section rattling

Pass 11 May 2022 51,358 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 49,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 46,182 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 46,182 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 43,796 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 40,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 36,349 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 36,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 32,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 28,110 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 23,762 miles

nearside front tyre cracking (inner wall)

offside front tyre cracking (inner wall)

Pass 1 May 2013 19,447 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 14,879 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,155 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,536 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,011 miles

n/s and o/s wipers split on ends

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 XTR is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

AY56 XTR is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 XTR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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