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HW56 FMD

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,218 mi
Last recorded146,218 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FMD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 146,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 146,195 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 133,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 133,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached HAS DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 119,485 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil discoloured (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend replace (3.2 (a) (i))

advise, parking brake lever travel

reverse light not working

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Fail 25 Aug 2023 119,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil discoloured (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend replace (3.2 (a) (i))

advance parking brake lever travel,, recommend attention

no engine oil showing on dip stick,,, exhaust emissions not carried out

reverse light not working

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,349 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked, centre, lower,, not affecting drivers view at present,, recommend replace (3.2 (a) (i))

advise, parking brake lever travel

reverse light not working

undertray fitted, limiting view t some testable items

Fail 23 Sep 2022 113,339 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked, centre, lower,, not affecting drivers view at present,, recommend replace (3.2 (a) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%

reverse light not working

undertray fitted, limiting view t some testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2021 106,720 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

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

advance travel parking brake lever

reverse light not working

under trays fitted, limiting view

windscreen, faint crack in centre of screen

Fail 25 Aug 2021 106,696 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge,, 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

advance travel parking brake lever

engine oil level, on MIN, recommend check

n/s/r tyre, very slight deviation in tread, recommend keep check

recommend having steering track, checked

reverse light not working

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,902 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

advance travel, parking brake lever

front under tray, and sill covers fitted,limiting view

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2020 100,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge 2.7mm,, tyre 80% worn (5.2.3 (e))

advance travel, parking brake lever

engine oil, way below MIN on dip stick,,, recommend attention

front under tray, and sill covers fitted,limiting view

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2019 93,744 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen minor damage outside drivers view

Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around inner/outer sidewall cord not exposed at test will need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen minor damage outside drivers view

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,662 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

screen chipped outside drivers view below 40mm

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,654 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed out of shape on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [may need attention soon] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs worn may need attention soon (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly loosing shape on tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

screen chipped outside drivers view below 40mm

Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,729 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,578 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,178 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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HW56 FMD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HW56 FMD, 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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HW56 FMD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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