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HY56 OKJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,473 mi
Last recorded73,473 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 OKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 73,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2025 68,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2025 68,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2024 62,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,397 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 55,395 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,954 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,547 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 51,545 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,349 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,449 miles

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

two nails in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,913 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 37,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,013 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 30,056 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 26,269 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,269 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,900 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,825 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,399 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 13,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OKJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OKJ, 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 OKJ registered?

HY56 OKJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is HY56 OKJ safe to buy?

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