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DE56 CUU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,550 mi
Last recorded114,550 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 CUU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 114,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,998 miles

Lower surface rust on suspension components

Pass 3 Sep 2022 111,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REVERSING LAMPS INOP

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,896 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 89,756 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming out of holder when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 21 Sep 2019 89,756 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming out of holder when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,555 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,555 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 80,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,058 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 76,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,350 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,904 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,894 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 53,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,606 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,377 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,868 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,864 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DE56 CUU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc 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 DE56 CUU, 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 DE56 CUU registered?

DE56 CUU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is DE56 CUU safe to buy?

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