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MT56 DDA

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 DDA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,676 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 114,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,183 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 111,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working nearside, offside (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,331 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 107,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,988 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 99,985 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,427 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,310 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,364 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 87,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,556 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,444 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 72,444 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,557 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 61,557 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside, offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,188 miles

engine warning light on in vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2015 43,188 miles

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

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

engine warning light on in vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,518 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,683 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

light scratches front windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,654 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 23,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 18,706 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,642 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 DDA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MT56 DDA, 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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MT56 DDA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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