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NC56 LUW

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,391 mi
Last recorded114,391 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 LUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,391 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 114,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,775 miles

N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT WORN WITH PLAY

Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,013 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,193 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,702 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,474 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,996 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 57,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 57,826 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,275 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on inside edges

Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,275 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,425 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 48,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,881 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 39,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 LUW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

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

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