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EA56 DDX

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,539 mi
Last recorded41,539 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 DDX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 41,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 41,134 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 41,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,710 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 39,406 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 39,406 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,583 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 38,583 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,661 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,907 miles

General ageing/perishing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

General corrosion to underbody

Handbrake lever has travel

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,169 miles

both front wishbone rear most bushes slight perish

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

front wipers slight smear

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bars

o/s/f wheel slight flat spot to rim

Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wishbone rear most bushes slight perish

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

front wipers slight smear

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bars

o/s/f wheel slight flat spot to rim

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,150 miles

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,353 miles

child seats fitted to rear

exhaust corroded

handbrake has travel

rear tyres close to wear bars

tested in wet

Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,439 miles

exhaust corroding in places

n/s wing mirror glass missing

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,783 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit (175-60-15)

o/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,096 miles

exhaust for minor corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,550 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f wing mirror missing

o/s/f wiper starting to smear

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 DDX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DDX, 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 DDX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EA56 DDX safe to buy?

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