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EY56 ZWV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,352 mi
Last recorded145,352 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 145,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both headlamps cloudy

Pass 13 Feb 2024 138,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,714 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,944 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 125,572 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 125,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,817 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 119,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 110,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,772 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 99,772 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,220 miles

play offside front ball joint

Pass 7 Nov 2015 80,061 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 7 Nov 2015 80,061 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,991 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,823 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,596 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,925 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 41,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,678 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 ZWV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

EY56 ZWV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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