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CW55 HCU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,461 mi
Last recorded114,461 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 HCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2021 114,461 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint with middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 108,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint with middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 101,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,932 miles

both headlamps tarnishing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,919 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both headlamps tarnishing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,427 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2016 92,399 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,832 miles

slight noise from offside rear hub

Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,098 miles

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2014 77,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 64,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front indicators slightly discoloured

osr tyre close to wear limit

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,139 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 49,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 36,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 26,034 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake cud do with adjustment.

tyres starting to get worn close to limit apart from n/s/f.

vehicle wey at time of test.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,905 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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CW55 HCU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CW55 HCU, 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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CW55 HCU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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