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NA56 XUW

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,118 mi
Last recorded194,118 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 194,118 miles

Nearside inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2026 194,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2025 184,176 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 184,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 183,581 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking from the front pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 167,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 147,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 128,673 miles

Central Heat shield is insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 128,476 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Central Heat shield is insecure

Front Heat shield is insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shields insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2021 116,048 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all showing white light (6) (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shields insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2020 106,461 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 106,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 plus n/s/f worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 97,926 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 plus n/s/f worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 91,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,672 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 79,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,580 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 60,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,171 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on.

Exhaust mount worn.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,965 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,186 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 XUW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 NA56 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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