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DY56 SXX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,395 mi
Last recorded106,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 SXX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 106,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 102,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 102,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 97,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,867 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front heatshield loose

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust section corroded

small chips to windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front heatshield loose

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust section corroded

small chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box clamp rust/broken

Fail 18 Nov 2014 53,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box clamp rust/broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,394 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls and through tread

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,393 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls and through tread

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,405 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 SXX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

DY56 SXX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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