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CV56 XHL

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,911 mi
Last recorded86,911 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,911 miles

Front RADIATOR BRAKET CORRODED AND HOLED

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,498 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 84,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 83,641 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 83,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,406 miles

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Fail 8 Dec 2021 82,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,567 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 81,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,592 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 79,592 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,397 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,533 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,690 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,690 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,532 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,601 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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CV56 XHL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CV56 XHL, 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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CV56 XHL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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