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KP56 WVZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,489 mi
Last recorded80,489 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 WVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 80,489 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 80,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump excessivly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt not tight (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective patern limits only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear something inside tyre, rattling when rotated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive porous sump and to rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Jul 2024 76,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification ball joint not secure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive porous sump and to rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,545 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 46,095 miles

Front Exhaust pipe heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel flap stiff

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Rack boot twisted slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2020 46,094 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure Both sides (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Exhaust pipe heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel flap stiff

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Rack boot twisted slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2020 46,075 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front pipe heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,250 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 43,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 43,230 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,641 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 39,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,576 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,349 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 26,349 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,144 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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KP56 WVZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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