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HK56 HCU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,230 mi
Last recorded193,230 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 HCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 193,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 190,662 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 190,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 186,910 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 181,584 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 181,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both shoulders 175/60/15/81h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 174,943 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 169,790 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 157,696 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 157,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60R15 81H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 143,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,561 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 113,654 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 113,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 98,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,314 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,488 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,397 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2011 48,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,953 miles

Poor repair to offside mirror

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,365 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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HK56 HCU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK56 HCU, 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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HK56 HCU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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