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NC56 JFU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,937 mi
Last recorded119,937 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 JFU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,937 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,927 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 111,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 102,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,493 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 92,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 79,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 67,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 59,612 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,957 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 48,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,682 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,441 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 17 Mar 2014 30,441 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,231 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,648 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,648 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 14,539 miles

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)

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

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 JFU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JFU, 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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What year was NC56 JFU registered?

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

Is NC56 JFU safe to buy?

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