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NA56 DCV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,938 mi
Last recorded141,938 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 DCV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 141,938 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 141,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 130,339 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDER HEADLIGHT,SUSPENSION STRUT TOP AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 130,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDER HEADLIGHT,SUSPENSION STRUT TOP AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 113,706 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 113,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 85,710 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 85,710 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/60/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 175/60/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,800 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 80,800 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 75,374 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 75,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,319 miles

center and rear exhaust sections deteriorated on joint.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,319 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center and rear exhaust sections deteriorated on joint.

Pass 13 May 2015 68,107 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 68,107 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 64,770 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 59,896 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 59,896 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,550 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Sep 2010 14,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,660 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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NA56 DCV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NA56 DCV, 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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NA56 DCV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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