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KY56 ZHW

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,309 mi
Last recorded56,309 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 ZHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 56,309 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 53,523 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 53,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,242 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 50,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,455 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 46,502 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 46,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,525 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 44,855 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 44,855 miles

Emissions not tested not enough fuel (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 44,809 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,775 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 43,761 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,934 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 36,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,421 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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KY56 ZHW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KY56 ZHW, 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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KY56 ZHW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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