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EY56 SYO

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,286 mi
Last recorded54,286 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 SYO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 54,286 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 54,286 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 49,647 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 45,937 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 38,752 miles

NSF tyre beginning to wear outer edge. OSF tyre beginning to wear inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 31,148 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 25,284 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 24,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 17,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,111 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,709 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,589 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear tyres feathering on outer edges

front brake performance showing imbalance- 17%

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cuts in tread area

Pass 13 Sep 2009 11,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres feathering on outer edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

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 SYO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

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

Is EY56 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY56 SYO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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