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FY56 CHO

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,481 mi
Last recorded113,481 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 111,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 23 Jan 2024 109,991 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 109,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 107,240 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 107,240 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion ALL front suspension

Fail 15 Nov 2021 103,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion ALL front suspension

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,290 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 100,290 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,318 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 96,318 miles

Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,132 miles

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2018 90,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 83,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,857 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 71,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,936 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 64,936 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,953 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,445 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,710 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,129 miles

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

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

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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FY56 CHO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FY56 CHO, 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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FY56 CHO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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