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EO56 YSL

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,655 mi
Last recorded54,655 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 YSL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 54,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 53,975 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Discs signs of getting hot

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 51,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 51,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 47,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BELOW 2MM - STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 47,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BELOW 2MM - STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,582 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 44,582 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 41,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 37,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 32,797 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,025 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 22,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,419 miles

near side rear tyre on 1,6mm

slight damage near side front tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,698 miles

front brake pads very low near side front

near side rear tyre getting low and out of shape slightly

slight side wall damage near side front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,477 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,173 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,067 miles

front pads a little low

near side front tyre getting low

Fail 24 Sep 2009 13,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,045 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 YSL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YSL, 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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EO56 YSL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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