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EA56 DAU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,444 mi
Last recorded82,444 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 DAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 82,444 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 82,444 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 6 Nov 2023 79,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,170 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 71,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,813 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 58,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,463 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,463 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 62,551 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 60,409 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 60,409 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 55,848 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 55,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2014 51,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,369 miles

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,353 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 37,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,393 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 24,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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EA56 DAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

EA56 DAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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