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DY56 HCN

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,163 mi
Last recorded142,163 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 HCN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 142,163 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper rubber worn

Fail 26 Mar 2026 142,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper rubber worn

Pass 7 Jan 2025 118,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,794 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 105,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp, exhaust system corroded and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 98,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp, exhaust system corroded and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front aim adjusted on pre checks

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 81,696 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 81,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 71,352 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 60,668 miles

Central stop light not working

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,532 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,607 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,457 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,953 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,491 miles

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

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 HCN is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCN, 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 HCN is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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