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ND56 DLU

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,420 mi
Last recorded102,420 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 DLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 102,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 95,597 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 88,739 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 88,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 80,459 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 80,450 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 73,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 58,254 miles

Exhaust centre to rear clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 58,254 miles

Exhaust centre to rear clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 56,979 miles

Front both struts corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 55,495 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2018 55,495 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 53,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 51,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,310 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eye level stop light not working,possibly disconnected?

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,641 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,291 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,129 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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ND56 DLU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ND56 DLU, 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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ND56 DLU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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