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MK56 ZGR

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,746 mi
Last recorded135,746 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ZGR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 135,746 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 131,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 131,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,086 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 100,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,155 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 85,155 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,853 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,913 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,327 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,041 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,335 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 7 Sep 2009 26,422 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 ZGR is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZGR, 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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MK56 ZGR is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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