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FY56 FYE

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FYE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 103,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 103,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 97,921 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,729 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 79,642 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,262 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,769 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 57,769 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 47,793 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excess corrosion o/s sill within 30cm mtg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,920 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 38,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,306 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged,no cords showing at present time

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,358 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged,but no cuts or cords showing.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,502 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts to the outer sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,819 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,222 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,704 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 10,704 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 FYE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black 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 FY56 FYE, 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 FYE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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