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HY56 SOE

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,890 mi
Last recorded120,890 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 SOE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 120,890 miles

Central stop light not working

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require attention (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper rubber missing

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f, inner, o/s/r outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

revers light not working

Fail 9 Sep 2024 120,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light not working

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require attention (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and perished , may require attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper rubber missing

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f, inner, o/s/r outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil level low

revers light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 103,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

n/s/f bumper has slightly damage ,rear bumper as well

Fail 8 Sep 2021 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears and perished, may require to attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention SOON,PERISHED AND TEARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f bumper has slightly damage ,rear bumper as well

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,658 miles

Body damage to rear bumper and OSR quarter panel

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,658 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front bumper, NS corner and wheel arch. ... OS lower, under grill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe missing (3.5 (a))

Body damage to rear bumper and OSR quarter panel

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,029 miles

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 10 Sep 2019 81,029 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,233 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,756 miles

front pads 1/2 worn

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,360 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,808 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,756 miles

o.s.f tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,126 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 42,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,403 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,990 miles

both front tyres are getting low

Fail 10 Aug 2009 25,990 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

both front tyres are getting low

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 SOE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

HY56 SOE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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