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DE56 YJG

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,783 mi
Last recorded161,783 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 YJG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 161,783 miles

sump corroded / oil leak

Fail 16 May 2023 161,783 miles

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

sump corroded / oil leak

Pass 5 May 2022 136,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

adviced front lamps lens can be polished

Pass 13 Mar 2021 136,193 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

chip on screen

Fail 11 Mar 2021 136,193 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 136,190 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint and dust covers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 131,038 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 131,038 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 122,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight movement

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,154 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 116,154 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Fog Light bulb n/w

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges Worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 95,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Upper Wiper blade insecure

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges Worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,997 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,758 miles

Near side & off side rear tyres are showing wear to the outside edges.

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,224 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,586 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 YJG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc 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 DE56 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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