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ML56 EZT

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,769 mi
Last recorded185,769 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 EZT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 185,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 185,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing corroded below headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 173,900 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front and Rear 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 173,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front and Rear 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 160,013 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 154,440 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 144,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 138,118 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 138,118 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tail gate can not be openned from outside

Pass 25 Feb 2019 132,311 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 132,307 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,947 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2016 98,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 98,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 86,775 miles

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

both rear tyres worn

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,775 miles

both rear tyres worn

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,159 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 63,242 miles

front brake pads look low.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 63,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads look low.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 51,683 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 51,683 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,615 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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ML56 EZT is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EZT, 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 EZT is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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