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EY56 OPZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 OPZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2023 98,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,362 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 85,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,646 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,775 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 70,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,854 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,692 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,003 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,773 miles

offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,769 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,206 miles

tread low on off side rear tyre outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,142 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,237 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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EY56 OPZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY56 OPZ, 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 EY56 OPZ registered?

EY56 OPZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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