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NA56 NTU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,041 mi
Last recorded78,041 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 NTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,041 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules [end brake hose ] showing signs of corrosion] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front n/s inner steering rack ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 78,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned front o/s dipped head light low (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front n/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules [end brake hose] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front n/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules [end brake hose ] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 78,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned front o/s dipped head light low (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front n/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules [end brake hose] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front n/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules [end brake hose ] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 75,562 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,385 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 74,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 72,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 71,109 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear o/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,234 miles

Nearside Front front n/s windscreen washer not working

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body and on suspension components .

Fail 17 Sep 2020 70,234 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low o/s front head light to low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel hand brake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front n/s windscreen washer not working

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body and on suspension components .

Pass 28 Sep 2019 69,540 miles

Front Lower front lower sub frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Rear Lower rear lower sub-frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,619 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,531 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 66,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 65,185 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 60,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,970 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 42,943 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,947 miles

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

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

slight knock from inside steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2010 36,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight knock from inside steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,423 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 NTU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NTU, 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 NTU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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