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NC56 JFN

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,586 mi
Last recorded139,586 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 JFN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 139,586 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper reversing lamp on working

Fail 12 Nov 2025 139,586 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper reversing lamp on working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid add screen wash (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 130,027 miles

Both rear tyres outer edge worn

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 130,017 miles

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

Both rear tyres outer edge worn

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure Upper UJ to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 119,682 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre Edge Worn, Inner Edge Worn Low Close To Limit

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,183 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 97,183 miles

Emissions not tested due to very low oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,898 miles

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

Offside Front headlight beam image weak

Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,517 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 77,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,478 miles

both front lower arm rear bush's perished

Fail 13 Nov 2018 62,478 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front lower arm rear bush's perished

Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,447 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 46,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,726 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 25,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,014 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 22,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,267 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 16,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 15,872 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 12,808 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 JFN 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 68%.

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

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