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DY56 XLZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,724 mi
Last recorded96,724 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XLZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,724 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,723 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play pinch bolt loose (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,888 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 88,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,378 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 72,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 5,767 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,478 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 47,478 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,660 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 25,155 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 25,155 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 XLZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XLZ, 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 XLZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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