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MK56 TWU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,252 mi
Last recorded106,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 TWU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 106,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 106,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,410 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 98,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,035 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 96,035 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 93,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,295 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 90,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,629 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,151 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wall spliting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 84,151 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wall spliting (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,401 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,898 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 70,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,069 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 52,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 52,160 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,775 miles

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,855 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MK56 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

MK56 TWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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