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FY56 KNP

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,736 mi
Last recorded73,736 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 KNP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2025 73,736 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,896 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 72,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,570 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 69,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm and a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 66,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm and a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,776 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 62,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,692 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 57,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,879 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 30,879 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,616 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 28,616 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,324 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,336 miles

slight wear to outer edge of nsf tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,764 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 KNP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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