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EY56 OSG

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,589 mi
Last recorded148,589 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 OSG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 148,589 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))

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

corrosion in parts under vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2024 148,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion in parts under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2023 148,095 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 28 Jan 2022 147,476 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 140,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 134,688 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 134,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure n/s front h/ lamp broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 118,600 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 118,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,108 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 x wishbone bushes worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 103,108 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers do not clear the screen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened osf drop link deteriorated and worn (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 x wishbone bushes worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,596 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 84,596 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,690 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,690 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,794 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 OSG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

EY56 OSG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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