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HY56 SSV

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,165 mi
Last recorded56,165 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 56,165 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded at pigtail ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 56,165 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded at pigtail ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 54,027 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 54,027 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 48,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 48,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,236 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 39,168 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,782 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,399 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,626 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 32,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,837 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,560 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,970 miles

o/s/f cut side wall

Fail 19 Aug 2010 13,970 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)

o/s/f cut side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,485 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SSV 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 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSV, 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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HY56 SSV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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