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DU56 VYH

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,162 mi
Last recorded100,162 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 VYH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 100,162 miles

Front front pipe outer shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges bold (close to exposing cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damage (no sharp edges and secure)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline pass (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel becoming high

reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Jan 2026 100,162 miles

Front front pipe outer shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges bold (close to exposing cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damage (no sharp edges and secure)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline pass (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel becoming high

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,204 miles

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

Nearside washer jet weak pressure

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 Jan 2025 92,204 miles

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

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

Nearside washer jet weak pressure

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,253 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 81,250 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,056 miles

Damage to offside

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 67,056 miles

Damage to offside

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,075 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,185 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,714 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 46,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,446 miles

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

rear nearside tyre is starting to mis-shape

Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,126 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 VYH 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 DU56 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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