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DY56 XMK

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,578 mi
Last recorded55,578 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XMK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 55,578 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 55,578 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 52,646 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 49,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,632 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 44,632 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 41,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,172 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Feb 2018 38,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam just visable (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 35,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam just visable (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has inner and outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 32,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall splitting, several cuts deep too cords, tyre also worn close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has inner and outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 29,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 27,445 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 27,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 25,069 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 21,958 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,262 miles

ns rear tyre side wall poor condition

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 XMK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

DY56 XMK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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