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DY56 LFP

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,384 mi
Last recorded99,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 99,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

side damage on front bumper

Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 95,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tyre 1657014 81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 89,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

all four tyres badly perished 1657014 81t

Fail 27 Jun 2023 83,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

all four tyres badly perished 1657014 81t

Pass 4 Jul 2022 78,616 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,485 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,485 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,947 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 68,947 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,018 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,818 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 7,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 5,609 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 LFP 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 78.3%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

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

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