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KU56 UGL

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,544 mi
Last recorded56,544 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 UGL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 56,544 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 56,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 54,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,343 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 52,341 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,706 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 49,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,102 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 45,593 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Fail 10 Oct 2020 45,593 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2019 43,275 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Oct 2019 43,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,346 miles

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

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

offside rear inner sidewall cuts - recommend replacement

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CUTS AT INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre cut at inner sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge, no ply or cords exposed at time of test

Nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,367 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 16,582 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2009 16,133 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 UGL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KU56 UGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU56 UGL registered?

KU56 UGL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is KU56 UGL safe to buy?

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