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MK56 XAF

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,359 mi
Last recorded104,359 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 XAF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 104,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front head lights. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch inner wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inside faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,923 miles

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

corrosion hole on offside inner wing

Pass 9 Aug 2024 100,793 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,938 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 91,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,720 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,186 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 79,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,643 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 53,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,288 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,005 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,200 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 XAF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

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

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