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ML56 CLY

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,663 mi
Last recorded192,663 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 CLY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 192,663 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from g box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 192,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from g box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 189,941 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 189,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 178,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack/pinion (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 178,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack/pinion (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 165,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 151,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 151,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 145,079 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 145,079 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 142,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,241 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 107,238 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,671 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front outer brake pad approx 70% worn

slight wear in steering rack both sides

Fail 26 Oct 2010 28,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

off side front outer brake pad approx 70% worn

slight wear in steering rack both sides

Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads approx 70% worn

near side front tyre worn bald on outer edge

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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ML56 CLY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML56 CLY, 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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ML56 CLY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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