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DU56 LRL

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,468 mi
Last recorded100,468 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 LRL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 100,468 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rusty underside components.

Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 72,806 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 72,799 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 65,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,057 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 55,057 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 50,183 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 50,183 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 40,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 40,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front lamps (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 30,325 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)

Fail 15 May 2018 30,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2017 23,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 19,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 5,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 4,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 4,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 3,397 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 3,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 2,790 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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DU56 LRL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DU56 LRL, 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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DU56 LRL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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