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FY56 HBO

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,159 mi
Last recorded93,159 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 HBO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,277 miles

oil leak

slight play detected on steering rack nearside

Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,115 miles

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

oil leak

slight play detected on steering rack nearside

Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,304 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 73,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,611 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,869 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,111 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 62,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,799 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

play found in f/o/s steering arm

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,915 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 30,607 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 20,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,560 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 HBO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HBO, 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 HBO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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