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DY56 FDE

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,180 mi
Last recorded140,180 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FDE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 140,180 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close To Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 140,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close To Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 129,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 127,623 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 127,622 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.298 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 119,390 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 119,390 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,401 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 112,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 107,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 11 Jan 2020 107,387 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2019 101,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 95,877 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 95,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,141 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 90,141 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 80,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,422 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 FDE 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 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 DY56 FDE, 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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What year was DY56 FDE registered?

DY56 FDE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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