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CP56 JWU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,392 mi
Last recorded115,392 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 JWU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 115,392 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases securing bolts corroded rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 115,392 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases securing bolts corroded rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,401 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 113,401 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 111,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,608 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 108,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,641 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust very rusty

fuel filler lid very tight when opening

travel on parking brake leaver-but not excessive

Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,377 miles

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Rear Axle bushes perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2020 105,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Rear Axle bushes perishing

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,999 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Front Shock absorbers corroded

General underbody corroded

Rear Axle bushes perishing

Rear Tyres cracking and perishing on both side walls

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,171 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Wishbone rear bushes perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyres perished and splitting on the inner sidewalls!

Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Wipers smearing

Front Wishbone rear bushes perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyres perished and splitting on the inner sidewalls!

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,908 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,091 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 91,639 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 91,638 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 84,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,364 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Mar 2011 46,429 miles

engine managment warning light luminated at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,038 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 28,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CP56 JWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP56 JWU, 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 CP56 JWU registered?

CP56 JWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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