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MK56 FHD

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 FHD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 76,630 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 76,630 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,346 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 74,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards lights are on sides flicker (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs not fully swept (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 69,782 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 61,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 55,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 47,642 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 44,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 35,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,388 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 29,388 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,960 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,116 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 4,598 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 4,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 3,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 2,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 2,176 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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MK56 FHD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MK56 FHD, 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 MK56 FHD registered?

MK56 FHD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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