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DY56 SGV

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,674 mi
Last recorded83,674 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 SGV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,674 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

alternator belt worn

exhaust system weak

Fail 29 Sep 2025 83,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

alternator belt worn

exhaust system weak

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

alternator belt worn

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,302 miles

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Fail 11 Sep 2023 70,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,661 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,106 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 49,106 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,417 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,106 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 44,093 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 41,152 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,831 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,116 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,854 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,509 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,719 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 SGV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

DY56 SGV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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