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DU56 XYP

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 97,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened To exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And BOTH rears, badly, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings, in lower saddle locations. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm, and unevenly worn on outer edge , of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper inner wing , under bonnet, badly, but not excessive yet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened To exposed steel surfaces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, to their blistered protective paint coatings, on end sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Just legal for MOT. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper body wing, under bonnet, within 12" of O/S engine support mounting, badly, but not excessive yet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 94,064 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white light to rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened To exposed steel surfaces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, to their blistered protective paint coatings, on end sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Just legal for MOT. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper body wing, under bonnet, within 12" of O/S engine support mounting, badly, but not excessive yet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,162 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 90,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage not larger than 10mm and is outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 86,562 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn near to minimum thickness of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint with rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage not larger than 10mm and is outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 86,562 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides indicator lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides indicator lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, signs of bush delaminating in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing at joint with rear silencer box, Rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 85,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,769 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,763 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda sensor (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield is loose

light cracking on offside & nearside rear tyretreads

oil sump pan corroded & leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak sump pan ()

exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sump pan is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,797 miles

sump pan corroded

front exhaust heat sheild is loose

Fail 10 Sep 2014 51,797 miles

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

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

front exhaust heat sheild is loose

sump pan corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,843 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,361 miles

engine management light is illuminated.

letters and numbers on rear number plate are starting too deteriorate

Fail 9 Sep 2011 41,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light is illuminated.

letters and numbers on rear number plate are starting too deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,880 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 XYP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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