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NC56 EHW

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,659 mi
Last recorded91,659 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 EHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,659 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 91,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,154 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S jet not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm badly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside handbrake outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,405 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 72,391 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 71,086 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 71,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,007 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 67,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,074 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,491 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 49,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,587 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,857 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 31,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tyre 175/6015

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,113 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,872 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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NC56 EHW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NC56 EHW, 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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NC56 EHW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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