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EY56 ZWU

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,667 mi
Last recorded111,667 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 ZWU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 111,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 103,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,187 miles

Offside & Nearside front head light lens needs buffing

Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,863 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 82,925 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 82,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 73,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,807 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 57,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,485 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,896 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,376 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 50,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 43,419 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 43,419 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 24,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,725 miles

front wipers split but clearing screeen.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 17,725 miles

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

engine malfunction light on.

front wipers split but clearing screeen.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,228 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 ZWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY56 ZWU registered?

EY56 ZWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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The MOT history for EY56 ZWU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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