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DG56 WJX

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,251 mi
Last recorded116,251 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WJX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 116,251 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 112,231 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 108,760 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes slight corrossion

front shocks corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 106,042 miles

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

front subframe slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2022 105,410 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper not working

Fail 9 Jun 2022 105,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper not working

Pass 14 Jun 2021 104,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper not working

Pass 8 Jun 2020 102,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive turbo to intercooler hose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 102,956 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5.06 average (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure outer mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive turbo to intercooler hose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,598 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 99,598 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety possible turbo (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 97,524 miles

slight misting of oil around engine

Fail 30 May 2017 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight misting of oil around engine

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,353 miles

oil leak from turbo air hoses

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,136 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 85,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 82,673 miles

nearside wiper starting to split at ends

oil leak from turbo hose

rear wiper blade split at ends

Fail 16 Jun 2011 82,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside wiper starting to split at ends

oil leak from turbo hose

rear wiper blade split at ends

Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,870 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,231 miles

Nearside 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)

engine cambelt history

Fail 6 Aug 2009 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

engine cambelt history

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 WJX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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