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EO56 APU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,859 mi
Last recorded84,859 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 APU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 84,859 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 75,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 67,544 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 67,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,989 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,729 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 66,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,818 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 61,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,650 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracked inbetween the tread

Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen wiper split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracked inbetween the tread

Pass 27 May 2016 56,565 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 54,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both registration plates deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 54,407 miles

both registration plates deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2014 48,667 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 48,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 34,487 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 34,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 20,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,907 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 17,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 16,210 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,705 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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EO56 APU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EO56 APU, 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 EO56 APU registered?

EO56 APU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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