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EY56 ZXJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 ZXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 87,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,335 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,000 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion front shockers,rear springs,exhaust

Fail 29 Apr 2024 84,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion front shockers,rear springs,exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,216 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 82,216 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 80,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion rear springs,exhaust,front shockers

Fail 27 Apr 2022 80,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

surface corrosion rear springs,exhaust,front shockers

Pass 17 Apr 2021 78,902 miles

surface corrosion front shocker,springs,rear springs

Pass 21 Apr 2020 77,554 miles

surface corrosion sump, front,rear shockers,rear springs,rear axle

Fail 21 Apr 2020 77,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing

surface corrosion sump, front,rear shockers,rear springs,rear axle

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,954 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 71,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front tyre slightly wearing low outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,713 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,494 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers poor

Fail 7 Mar 2015 36,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 16,981 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 3,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,511 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 2,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,878 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 ZXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc 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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

EY56 ZXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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