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DV56 TPO

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,637 mi
Last recorded97,637 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 TPO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 97,637 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 94,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 94,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 84,854 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 84,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,159 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,200 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 74,190 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,576 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 68,562 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,401 miles

Rear exhaust clamp badley corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,710 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play in inner joint

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust clamp corroded but still securing join

Fail 4 Nov 2014 50,469 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer part of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front suspension arm rear rubber bush started to separate but not resulting in movement

offside front tyre showing wear on outer part of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer part of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front suspension arm rear rubber bush started to separate but not resulting in movement

offside front tyre showing wear on outer part of tread

Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,094 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,184 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 24,184 miles

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

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)

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

all for tyres worn on edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,665 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

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 TPO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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