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HY56 WSX

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,845 mi
Last recorded92,845 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 WSX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 92,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 92,845 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,351 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 81,319 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 81,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,527 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 52,080 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded. System secure at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2019 48,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 43,064 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,836 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 37,836 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,570 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,340 miles

nearside front and rear wipers split

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,783 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 15,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,242 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 WSX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

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

Is HY56 WSX safe to buy?

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