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DE56 YGJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,185 mi
Last recorded82,185 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 YGJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,185 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,982 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 79,982 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,847 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 75,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 68,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,121 miles

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

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

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

boot full

front wipers streaking / smearing

Fail 27 Jul 2021 62,121 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

boot full

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,683 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 58,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,649 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,552 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 27,552 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 26,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules middle ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules middle ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,683 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 24,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,295 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,229 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 14,323 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,171 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 9,989 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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DE56 YGJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YGJ, 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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DE56 YGJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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