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MA56 SHX

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,806 mi
Last recorded119,806 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,806 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,183 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 95,509 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,409 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,454 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod play

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

Offside Front Inner track rod play

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,222 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 59,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,430 miles

Slight play in off side rack

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,474 miles

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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 SHX 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 89.5%.

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 MA56 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

MA56 SHX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is MA56 SHX safe to buy?

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