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FY56 HCP

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,331 mi
Last recorded55,331 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 HCP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 55,331 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 54,389 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 52,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 49,736 miles

Front wiper linkage worn

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 49,736 miles

Front wiper linkage worn

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,011 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 43,931 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2018 43,931 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 41,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 41,784 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 38,127 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 34,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,572 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,139 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 13,600 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 HCP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

FY56 HCP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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