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DU56 YBP

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,563 mi
Last recorded73,563 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 YBP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,563 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 73,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 66,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 58,698 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 7 Nov 2023 58,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 Nov 2022 52,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 52,831 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,711 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 50,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,550 miles

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

both headlamp beam images poor

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2020 48,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

beam images poor, both headlamps

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,718 miles

nearside and offside headlight aims poor/headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,428 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 37,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 22,602 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 22,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 12,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 11,089 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 7,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 4,870 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 4,182 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 4,182 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 3,329 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 YBP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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