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DG56 KMV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,266 mi
Last recorded95,266 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 KMV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 95,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 93,637 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 93,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,997 miles

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,523 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,522 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,074 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,286 miles

general age related corrosion to steering and suspension components

parking brake just met the requirements and may need adjustment or repair

slight split to nearside wiper blade

Fail 24 Apr 2018 83,286 miles

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

general age related corrosion to steering and suspension components

parking brake just met the requirements and may need adjustment or repair

Pass 2 May 2017 77,028 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 77,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint also bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 61,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 61,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,403 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 45,403 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,738 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,062 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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DG56 KMV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG56 KMV, 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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DG56 KMV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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