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DE56 YHB

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 YHB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 104,296 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 104,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,110 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 87,107 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,533 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,639 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 45,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,183 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 43,183 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,835 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 35,835 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,382 miles

front tyres

Fail 31 Aug 2017 32,382 miles

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

front tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,583 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,960 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,006 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,643 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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 YHB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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