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DV56 COH

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,462 mi
Last recorded131,462 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 COH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 131,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 131,462 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 125,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 125,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,404 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 115,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 110,488 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 110,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,821 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,633 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,798 miles

Front tyres worn very close to legal limits

Oil leak from engine sump pan

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,941 miles

Exhaust heat shielding loose

Exhaust silencer clamp missing but system still secure

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,554 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,741 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 68,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 68,129 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 54,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 38,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,453 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,056 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 22,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s front tyre feathered and wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,791 miles

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

o/s front tyre feathered and wearing low

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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DV56 COH is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV56 COH, 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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DV56 COH is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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