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MJ56 YSV

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,955 mi
Last recorded126,955 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 YSV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 126,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2024 121,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 116,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 112,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 112,186 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer seal damaged/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,415 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 103,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 98,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 95,687 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,728 miles

Reverse light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2019 89,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,136 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 66,136 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 44,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 35,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,684 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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MJ56 YSV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MJ56 YSV, 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 MJ56 YSV registered?

MJ56 YSV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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