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MA56 RUV

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,068 mi
Last recorded175,068 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 RUV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 175,068 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 175,066 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 173,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 173,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 162,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 162,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 147,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroding front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroding from front to rear

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Slight water leak on engine

Fail 23 Nov 2021 147,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroding front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroding from front to rear

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight water leak on engine

Pass 23 Nov 2020 138,015 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 138,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 132,062 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 132,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT PADS WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 125,257 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 125,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 118,651 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 112,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,157 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 101,596 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,336 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 91,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,920 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)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 8 Nov 2011 83,916 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

rear o/s tyre starting to wear and side wall starting to deteriorate/crack

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,645 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travelin hand brake lever

Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,194 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

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 RUV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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