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EA56 RNU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,229 mi
Last recorded64,229 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 64,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 57,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,389 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 55,389 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,001 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 52,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,354 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 47,354 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 40,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 37,592 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 37,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,464 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2017 27,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 / 70 / 14 bridgstone (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,552 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,552 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,872 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 16,097 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,085 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 RNU 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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

EA56 RNU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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