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EY56 ZWJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,308 mi
Last recorded49,308 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 ZWJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 49,308 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 46,984 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 46,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 46,198 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 46,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,043 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both head light lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 43,229 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 43,229 miles

Boot lid likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2020 41,765 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 39,844 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 39,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 37,219 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,194 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 31,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,354 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 23,693 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 20,139 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 20,139 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,268 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 16,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 11,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 7,306 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 4,599 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

near side front tyre side wall cut

off side front tyre cracked

off side rear sill damged

off side rear tyre cracked +worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 4,599 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

near side front tyre side wall cut

off side front tyre cracked

off side rear sill damged

off side rear tyre cracked +worn inner 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 ZWJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

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

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