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DY56 YLP

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 YLP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 85,593 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 85,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 69,766 miles

both front headlights deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 41,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper has some damage

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 36,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 33,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,174 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 28,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,784 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 27,784 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,921 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

boot wont open from outside but checked in boot via rear seats

Fail 21 Oct 2013 24,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 13,544 miles

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

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 YLP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

DY56 YLP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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