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EA56 CHL

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,462 mi
Last recorded133,462 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 CHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 133,462 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 133,462 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,775 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

boot lid damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2020 114,775 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

boot lid damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,165 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper slightly loose

Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,549 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

Inner tie rod rack ends have slight play

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 92,549 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

Inner tie rod rack ends have slight play

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,019 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,361 miles

Front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

Inner tie rod rack ends have slight play

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 42,361 miles

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

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

Front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

Inner tie rod rack ends have slight play

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,263 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,603 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,783 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 28,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2012 27,698 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 21,472 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 21,472 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,172 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,206 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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EA56 CHL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EA56 CHL, 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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EA56 CHL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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