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DY56 LEF

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,830 mi
Last recorded107,830 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 107,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 87,602 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 87,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,432 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,435 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 76,435 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 62,707 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))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,362 miles

slight roughness when offside rear wheel rotated

Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,362 miles

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

slight roughness when offside rear wheel rotated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,611 miles

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

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack joint

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tire has metal object in tread

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,198 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 46,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn/perrished

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,214 miles

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

rear wiper blade faulty

Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,012 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 19,170 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,411 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 LEF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

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

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