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HY56 KUU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,170 mi
Last recorded146,170 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 KUU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 146,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 139,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose. front pipe

Fail 24 Sep 2024 139,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose. front pipe

Pass 19 Sep 2023 130,513 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

Long hand brake travel.

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

Reverse lamp not working.

Fail 18 Sep 2023 130,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

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

Long hand brake travel.

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

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 122,345 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,829 miles

Both front tyres getting low

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested

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

Rear Middle seat belt not tested

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,777 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 107,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,564 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 101,564 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,714 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,347 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,239 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,221 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,554 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,339 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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HY56 KUU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HY56 KUU, 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 HY56 KUU registered?

HY56 KUU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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