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HJ56 XWU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,273 mi
Last recorded90,273 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 XWU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 81,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 81,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 71,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 71,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,077 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 64,077 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 64,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,305 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 61,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 58,252 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 58,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,158 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,487 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,544 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Jul 2014 32,466 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,466 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,915 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 25,915 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,778 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,819 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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HJ56 XWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HJ56 XWU, 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 HJ56 XWU registered?

HJ56 XWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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