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NC56 LUY

2006 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

137,302 mi
Last recorded137,302 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 LUY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 137,302 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 137,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker and dice. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose.

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

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 121,989 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 121,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 115,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

centre exhaust shield loose

slight blow exhaust rear and clamp corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 111,106 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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 (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

centre exhaust shield loose

slight blow exhaust rear and clamp corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,510 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 105,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 98,250 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 98,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,541 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear has body damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 84,541 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear has body damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,462 miles

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

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

o/s rear body has damage

Fail 12 Jan 2015 84,462 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear body has damage

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,407 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,407 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,128 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 65,128 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,186 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 32,026 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Dec 2009 19,817 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

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 LUY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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