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MA56 RUC

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,368 mi
Last recorded102,368 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 RUC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 102,368 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 100,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 98,717 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 96,798 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 94,847 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 94,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,619 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,946 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 90,288 miles

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

Offside All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 90,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,437 miles

Front and rear indicators bulb started to slightly discolor.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box started to break up inside.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front and rear indicators bulb started to slightly discolor.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box started to break up inside.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test has item hanging from interior rear view mirror and item on screen at o/s.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam image when dipped. (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test has item hanging from interior rear view mirror and item on screen at o/s.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,333 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not perforated

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,333 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not perforated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,139 miles

front exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

rear exhaust clamp correded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 70,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

rear exhaust clamp correded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,269 miles

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,629 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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MA56 RUC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MA56 RUC, 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 MA56 RUC registered?

MA56 RUC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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