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HG56 HTT

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,190 mi
Last recorded171,190 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 HTT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 171,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR MOUNTED REAR AXLE BEAM (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 168,628 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 168,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 162,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 154,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 154,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,382 miles

BONNET PRIMARY DEVICE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR MOUNTED ON REAR AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OIL PAN

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER

Pass 14 Oct 2019 147,433 miles

BONNET PRIMARY RETAINING DEVICE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR MOUNTED ON REAR AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER

Pass 18 Oct 2018 146,103 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,296 miles

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

bonnet catch slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded as marked

front exhaust support corroded but exhaust still adequately still supported

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 144,296 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded as marked

front exhaust support corroded but exhaust still adequately still supported

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,036 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 143,036 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 133,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,574 miles

f/number plate start to fade

low arm bushes starting to perish

very very slight play in nsf steering rack arm joint

Pass 3 Oct 2013 113,532 miles

Front Discs Lipped

Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,901 miles

O/S/R Stearing Rack Has Sight play

Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,665 miles

Headlamps dirty, but not affecting beam

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 93,665 miles

Headlamps dirty, but not affecting beam

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,242 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 84,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,832 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs and pads low

headlights dirty

o/s/f coil spring not quite seated properly at bottom but not likely to fall out or cause problems

one side of n/s jet blocked

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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HG56 HTT is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red 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 HG56 HTT, 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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HG56 HTT is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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