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HN56 OJA

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

162,924 mi
Last recorded162,924 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 162,924 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 162,924 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 158,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 158,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 154,418 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outter cover rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 154,418 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outter cover rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,904 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 137,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 130,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 125,328 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CAT (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 175/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 175/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,030 miles

Engine light on

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2017 115,030 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,981 miles

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

engine light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2016 104,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,704 miles

cracking noise possibly coming from the steering rack on lock to lock checks.

engine management light is on

front brake discs are worn

nearside front tyre tread is low on edges and side wall is damaged

offside front wing is damaged

offside rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,447 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Nov 2014 75,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Oct 2013 63,218 miles

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

advise engine managment light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,218 miles

advise engine managment light on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,390 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall no coards

play in wiper rack

Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall no coards

play in wiper rack

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,294 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

slight play in wiper rack

Fail 9 Nov 2011 40,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

slight play in wiper rack

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,321 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 18,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,989 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 OJA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HN56 OJA, 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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HN56 OJA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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