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DY56 YLB

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,407 mi
Last recorded100,407 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 100,407 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 97,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 91,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 87,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tailbox blowing

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,445 miles

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

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

Rear minor exhaust leak

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted by hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,796 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,475 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 24,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,271 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,004 miles

front exhaust mounting worn and split

Fail 9 Sep 2013 20,004 miles

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

front exhaust mounting worn and split

Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 11,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,587 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 YLB 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 90%.

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 YLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 YLB registered?

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

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