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EA56 RSU

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,652 mi
Last recorded123,652 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 123,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 123,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Front heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 120,586 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 120,586 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s &o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,206 miles

Offside Front Inner arch rear section collision damage including floor

Fail 29 Oct 2020 112,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner arch rear section collision damage including floor

Pass 1 Nov 2019 106,007 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 106,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,068 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 88,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,518 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,546 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,380 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,673 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,204 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 RSU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

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

Is EA56 RSU safe to buy?

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