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EJ56 ZYC

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,031 mi
Last recorded120,031 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ZYC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,031 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 120,028 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 115,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 104,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox ,may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes ,may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge has badly tears ,may require to attention SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper has damage

Fail 2 Oct 2023 104,799 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox ,may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes ,may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge has badly tears ,may require to attention SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper has damage

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,700 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front body slight damage

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 17 Nov 2021 92,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 79,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 79,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 75,221 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 74,213 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,743 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 58,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,266 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,619 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,148 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,346 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 21,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,224 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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EJ56 ZYC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EJ56 ZYC, 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 EJ56 ZYC registered?

EJ56 ZYC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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