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DG56 NAO

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

158,662 mi
Last recorded158,662 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NAO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 158,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONTS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 155,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 150,889 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 28 Aug 2024 150,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 29 Aug 2023 146,938 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 29 Aug 2023 146,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 26 Aug 2022 141,898 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 3 Sep 2021 137,345 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2021 137,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 133,179 miles

Offside Slight play in steering arm

Wiper linkage defective but still clears screen satisfactory

Fail 20 Aug 2020 133,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Slight play in steering arm

Wiper linkage defective but still clears screen satisfactory

Pass 20 Aug 2019 126,233 miles

HI LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WOKING

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 20 Aug 2019 126,233 miles

HI LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WOKING

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,470 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT SHOWING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REVERS LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 28 Aug 2018 117,470 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT SHOWING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

REVERS LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,438 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 106,438 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,159 miles

MIL light on

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,794 miles

EML on

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 80,794 miles

EML on

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,878 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine mil light on

Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,085 miles

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

engine mil light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,085 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,136 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine mil light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,356 miles

EML on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,484 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 22,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 NAO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NAO, 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 NAO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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