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EA56 RCX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,577 mi
Last recorded72,577 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 RCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,577 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 72,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,784 miles

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

no reverse lamps

Fail 6 Nov 2024 68,784 miles

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

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

no reverse lamps

Pass 28 Oct 2023 64,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,424 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 59,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,019 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 53,815 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp deteriarated so bad theres no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,433 miles

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 51,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,325 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 33,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,209 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 21,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 17,185 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,047 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 10,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,185 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,147 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 RCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

EA56 RCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is EA56 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 RCX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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