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FN56 HJU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 HJU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 121,015 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 121,015 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 97,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 90,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 90,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 85,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 85,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,559 miles

reverse lights inoperative

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2021 76,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

reverse lights inoperative

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,915 miles

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

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

reversing lights inoperative

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2020 67,915 miles

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

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

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

reversing lights inoperative

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,870 miles

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

exhaust poor condition slightly corroded

front shocks slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2019 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust poor condition slightly corroded

front shocks slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,926 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at back box center pipe joint clamp missing (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

oil leak possibly from engine

Fail 24 Aug 2016 54,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at back box center pipe joint clamp missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

oil leak possibly from engine

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,757 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 51,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,106 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,450 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,516 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,665 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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FN56 HJU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN56 HJU, 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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FN56 HJU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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