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DY56 LDA

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,616 mi
Last recorded103,616 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LDA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 103,616 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 96,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 95,522 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 90,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 80,772 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,952 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 63,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 54,258 miles

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

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,055 miles

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

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,015 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,922 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (approx. 2mm) (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre bald on edge

nearside front wiper deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,659 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,533 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 23,758 miles

all indicators slightly discoloured

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,537 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2011 18,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,276 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 LDA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

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

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