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HN56 LYG

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 LYG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 88,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,633 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 81,720 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack as slight leak

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

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

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

Rear brakes slightly noisey ( recommend strip and clean )

both front shock absorbers corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 11 Nov 2023 81,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

reverse lights not working

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

Nearside Front steering rack as slight leak

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

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

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

Rear brakes slightly noisey ( recommend strip and clean )

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,789 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,157 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,390 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 60,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 58,179 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (front discs)

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,316 miles

all four tyres are perished

Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,129 miles

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

both offside tyres are slightly perished on side walls

Fail 4 Dec 2017 56,129 miles

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

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

both offside tyres are slightly perished on side walls

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,103 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,886 miles

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,140 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,228 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 48,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 28,018 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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HN56 LYG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN56 LYG, 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 HN56 LYG registered?

HN56 LYG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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