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FN56 HLZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,251 mi
Last recorded88,251 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 88,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 87,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 84,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 80,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2022 76,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2022 76,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 69,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,391 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 65,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,435 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 59,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,558 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable tie rod end (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,558 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable tie rod end (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front discs worn

Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,411 miles

clips missing holding o/s front ind unit on

engine oil leak

front pads worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 44,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clips missing holding o/s front ind unit on

engine oil leak

front pads worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,238 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,153 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,786 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,870 miles

Advise handbrake adjusted.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 15,870 miles

Advise handbrake adjusted.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HLZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HLZ, 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 FN56 HLZ registered?

FN56 HLZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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