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KU56 UEL

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,445 mi
Last recorded100,445 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 UEL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 100,445 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 100,444 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 96,241 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 96,241 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 95,231 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 95,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,592 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 90,592 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,129 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 84,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 80,719 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 56,840 miles

Offside Front suspension bush is starting to peel.

both rear tyres are wearing thin

Fail 2 Sep 2017 56,840 miles

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

Offside Front suspension bush is starting to peel.

both rear tyres are wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,722 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 45,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,123 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,217 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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KU56 UEL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KU56 UEL, 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 KU56 UEL registered?

KU56 UEL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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