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DY56 LEU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,871 mi
Last recorded94,871 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing light not working.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,150 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,647 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,880 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,720 miles

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

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

wipers deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,583 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres low on outer edges

Fail 24 Oct 2017 64,567 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s/r tyres low on outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,649 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 31 Oct 2016 58,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,142 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,129 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/r tyre getting low on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,654 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2014 47,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 42,757 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,002 miles

front inner disc pads getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,563 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,027 miles

h/brake travel on limit

part of o/s washer not working

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,940 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 17,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LEU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

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

Is DY56 LEU safe to buy?

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