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DE56 YJO

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,255 mi
Last recorded91,255 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 91,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 91,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 85,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens too cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 80,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 80,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 72,086 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,643 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 45,593 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,063 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 38,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 33,447 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,447 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,270 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,728 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,763 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,335 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 YJO 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 73.9%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

DE56 YJO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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