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DY56 MVP

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,184 mi
Last recorded35,184 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 MVP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 35,184 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 35,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 32,230 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 31,789 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,069 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 30,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 30,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT 50% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,432 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 28,432 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 27,807 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,646 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 26,622 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,120 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,245 miles

Offside Front OSF washer jet blocked

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,395 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch has corrosion - no sharp edges

sills have corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2015 21,395 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch has corrosion - no sharp edges

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

Offside rear tyre cracked - no cords shown at time of test - 175 60 R15 81h

sills have corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,491 miles

Nearside rear sill has slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test, 175 60 R15 81V

Steering rack damp

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 19,491 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test, 175 60 R15 81V

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack damp

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,130 miles

Dampness around osf steering rack

Offside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,564 miles

front brake disc's scored

Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,260 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 MVP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVP, 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 MVP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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