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DU56 VYJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,036 mi
Last recorded159,036 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 VYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 157,906 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 157,906 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 155,074 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,650 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 97,845 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 88,368 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 88,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 74,378 miles

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 74,378 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,332 miles

exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

front crossmember/radiator support damaged

knock from transmission mounting bolt

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 29 Apr 2016 54,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 37,233 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 27,426 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,414 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 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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