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FE56 XLZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Brown Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,659 mi
Last recorded175,659 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XLZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 175,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 175,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 169,244 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 169,226 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 162,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 162,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 155,763 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

different size tyre front 175.65.14 rear 175.60.14

Pass 14 Mar 2022 148,124 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 148,036 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 137,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,855 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,710 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,395 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on edges.

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,728 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,383 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,114 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer 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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FE56 XLZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Brown with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE56 XLZ, 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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FE56 XLZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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