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EY56 OTA

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,288 mi
Last recorded117,288 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 117,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 75,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 75,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,496 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 75,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,464 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 75,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,391 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 75,391 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,968 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2017 73,968 miles

EML illuminated

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

Offside Front Worn on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,614 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 70,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,932 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,780 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 OTA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol 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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

EY56 OTA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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