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MT56 DCX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,863 mi
Last recorded60,863 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 DCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 60,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 60,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,066 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,830 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 58,830 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,816 miles

wheel trims fitted on all 4 road wheels

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,121 miles

rear no plate light dim

slight service brake imbalance on rear axle

Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,178 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,032 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,739 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 47,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,505 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 38,968 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,968 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,061 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,061 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 30,057 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,057 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,278 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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MT56 DCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT56 DCX, 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 MT56 DCX registered?

MT56 DCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is MT56 DCX safe to buy?

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