MOT Status
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159,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Rack End Slight Play
Nearside Rear Shocker Corroding
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Rack End Slight Play
Offside Rear Shocker Corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Handbrake Travel
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre treads worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear 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))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
near side rack end
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
front and rear exhaust heat shields loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
front and rear exhaust heat shields loose
Offside rear tyre in poor condition, worn unevenly and on minimum limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield loose/insecure
front crossmember/radiator support damaged
knock from transmission mounting bolt
slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust heat shield loose/insecure
front crossmember/radiator support damaged
knock from transmission mounting bolt
slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
boot floor and offside rear wheel arch damaged
front crossmember damaged/bent and radiators pushed close to the exhaust
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
boot floor and offside rear wheel arch damaged
front crossmember damaged/bent and radiators pushed close to the exhaust
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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DU56 VYJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 September 2006.
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