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DU56 XXR

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,012 mi
Last recorded101,012 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 XXR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 88,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 80,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,827 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,897 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,166 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 69,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,546 miles

Front tyre wear on edges

Rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 58,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,013 miles

exhaust back box clamp heavily corroded

hand brake comes up high

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s washer too high

o/s/f tyre very low on tread

o/s/r indicator starting to show white

scratches in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,293 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,754 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,921 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,001 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 XXR is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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