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CV56 XGZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,865 mi
Last recorded117,865 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XGZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 117,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,340 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 99,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low (3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system rusty

reverse lights inop

Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low (3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system rusty

reverse lights inop

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,288 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower arm (rear) bushes worn/cracking

exhaust system rusty

o/s/f tyre getting low (3mm

Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,288 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front lower arm (rear) bushes worn/cracking

exhaust system rusty

o/s/f tyre getting low (3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,084 miles

Play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 27 Sep 2016 71,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in inner steering rack joints

wipers poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,932 miles

Play in osf inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 Sep 2015 64,932 miles

Play in osf inner steering rack joint

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,981 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

tracking check

Fail 27 Sep 2013 50,171 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

tracking check

Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,419 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,454 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,211 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 21,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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CV56 XGZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CV56 XGZ, 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 CV56 XGZ registered?

CV56 XGZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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