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LY56 DHF

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,013 mi
Last recorded85,013 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 81,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,150 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,243 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 71,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp deteriorated

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp deteriorated

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 46,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked & worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked & worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre slightly cracked & worn on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2010 30,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,919 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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LY56 DHF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LY56 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

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

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