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LY56 DHD

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,287 mi
Last recorded106,287 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 DHD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 106,287 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 106,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,564 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,464 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,688 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,101 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,014 miles

Button sewn onto drivers seat belt (webbing not compromised)

Hand brake lever travel high

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 89,642 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Button sewn onto drivers seat belt (webbing not compromised)

Hand brake lever travel high

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

Reverse light not working

Service and park brake efficiency low on rear axle (passed on locks) 38% Service 13% Parking

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,126 miles

Button sewn into drivers seat belt. (Belt not compromised)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,419 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a button sewn into the webbing (Belt not compromised)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,859 miles

Oil leak Oil leaking down cable onto Lambda sensor ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 79,581 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,614 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,122 miles

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

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

engine oil level below minimum! 1 litre added

exhaust heatshield loose (rattling)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 63,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine oil level below minimum! 1 litre added

exhaust heatshield loose (rattling)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 50,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,386 miles

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

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

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

unable to see front pad wear

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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LY56 DHD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LY56 DHD, 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 LY56 DHD registered?

LY56 DHD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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