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DK56 YOW

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,139 mi
Last recorded68,139 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 YOW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 68,139 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,666 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 65,666 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,309 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 60,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,604 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,641 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 56,641 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,492 miles

uneven wear noted to nsr tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2019 54,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

uneven wear noted to nsr tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,213 miles

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Aug 2018 53,213 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

slight bind to osf wheel

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,872 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 51,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,637 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,493 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,132 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,990 miles

Nearside Front 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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DK56 YOW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK56 YOW, 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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DK56 YOW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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