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DY56 XME

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,437 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 80,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,327 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 63,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 1 May 2021 60,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 60,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 43,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,958 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,884 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a minor cut on outer sidewall 185/50/16

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily cracked 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 30,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front windscreen wiper blades not tested

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

Offside Front tyre has a minor cut on outer sidewall 185/50/16

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily cracked 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,901 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall 185/60x16

Fail 6 Jan 2016 27,901 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall 185/60x16

Pass 29 Dec 2014 21,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,079 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 19,079 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,987 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,779 miles

front discs badly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 11,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs badly corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 11,772 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 9,797 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 7,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XME is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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