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KP56 WVL

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

80,814 mi
Last recorded80,814 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 WVL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle is Undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,985 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 79,985 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,050 miles

Vehicle is under-suspension corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2024 79,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle is under-suspension corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 76,090 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,010 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 76,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 72,531 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,532 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 70,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 61,955 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,035 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 56,035 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ITEM ON REAR VIEW MIRROR (8.3.1e)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 48,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 43,031 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 43,031 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre punctured

Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear panels signs of damage repaired

Pass 29 Oct 2011 35,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2011 35,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise n/s/r tyre pressure low

advise n/s/r tyre wearing off on outside edges

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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KP56 WVL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KP56 WVL, 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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KP56 WVL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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