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EY56 ZTO

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 ZTO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 87,273 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 87,273 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 81,132 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 81,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 69,550 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,380 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 59,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 50,590 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 50,590 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 45,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 42,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front both sides brake discs lipped

Offside Rear wheal bearing noise when rotated

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 42,579 miles

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

Front both sides brake pads appear low and discs slightly lipped

Offside Rear wheal bearing noise when rotated

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 41,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,481 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,256 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 36,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,012 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 25,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,933 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 6,129 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 ZTO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO registered?

EY56 ZTO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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