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EA56 CHV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,097 mi
Last recorded69,097 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 CHV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,097 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 65,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,227 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 60,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (MARKED IN YELLOW) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability LOWER ARM REAR BOLT LOOSE (MARKED IN YELLOW) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 51,539 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,864 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 49,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 47,447 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,365 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads and outer walls

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,902 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,902 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,048 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 38,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 21,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,875 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge. Replacement recommended.

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,058 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,084 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 CHV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EA56 CHV, 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 EA56 CHV registered?

EA56 CHV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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