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DY56 BUE

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,849 mi
Last recorded120,849 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 BUE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 120,849 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear door slightly damaged

Nearside Rear quarter slightly damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm Corroded, not seriously weakened

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 120,849 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear door slightly damaged

Nearside Rear quarter slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm Corroded, not seriously weakened

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,319 miles

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

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2025 111,319 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2024 99,030 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under vehicle and components has slight corrosion around

Fail 31 Jan 2024 99,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,797 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive leak from inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded but intact (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 95,797 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive leak from inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded but intact (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 94,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt =clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,272 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,254 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 89,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,689 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 80,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,138 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexible hose to caliper union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and out edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,751 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 63,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,172 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,163 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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DY56 BUE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DY56 BUE, 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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DY56 BUE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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