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FY56 HAU

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,572 mi
Last recorded42,572 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 HAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 42,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 41,144 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 36,618 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 34,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 34,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 32,325 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,331 miles

Nearside Front indicator bulb pale in colour

Nearside Front side repeater bulb pale in colour

Offside Front osf indicator bulb pale in colour

Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,602 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,089 miles

Offside Front cracks in tyre

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,034 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 22,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,220 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2014 20,218 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,930 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 14,111 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,213 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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FY56 HAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HAU, 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 FY56 HAU registered?

FY56 HAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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