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CE56 TFX

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,709 mi
Last recorded110,709 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 TFX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,709 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 110,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S outer casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

N/S front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 106,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 106,795 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,512 miles

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

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,969 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight exhaust blow

Fail 30 Sep 2020 87,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,456 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

parking brake nearing reserve travel

slight bonding separation to both sides front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2019 84,456 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

parking brake nearing reserve travel

slight bonding separation to both sides front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2018 79,861 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

slight bonding separation to offside front wishbone rear bush

Fail 28 Sep 2018 79,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

slight bonding separation to offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,952 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front & both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,952 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front & both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small gash on outer sidewall and cracking on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,170 miles

nsf link arm gater splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,343 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CE56 TFX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE56 TFX, 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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CE56 TFX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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