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HK56 HCX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,781 mi
Last recorded104,781 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 HCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 104,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 104,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 85,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp misted and beam image is poor.

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 83,560 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp misted and beam image is poor.

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens discoloured but still emits light pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing between tread sections (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens is discolored but still emits light pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,857 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,169 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 60,958 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides ,corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 60,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides ,corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust clamp rusted away at rear joint and system corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,839 miles

Central Rear seat belt removed

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 50,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak slight

Pass 20 May 2016 47,013 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside also noisy (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,215 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,405 miles

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 11 Dec 2013 40,156 miles

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

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

passenger air bag switched off

Fail 11 Dec 2013 40,156 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,927 miles

plastic over sill panels

Fail 13 Dec 2012 37,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic over sill panels

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,713 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,765 miles

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

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 HCX 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 72%.

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 HCX, 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 HK56 HCX registered?

HK56 HCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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