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DY56 LBP

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,922 mi
Last recorded56,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 56,922 miles

Front shock casing corroded both sides

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,026 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 53,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,929 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 49,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,115 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 49,115 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,290 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,725 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,118 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,879 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,521 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,112 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 10,856 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 LBP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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