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ND56 XUJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 XUJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,013 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 14 Apr 2026 87,002 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 9 Apr 2025 86,006 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,528 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 84,528 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,309 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,116 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 78,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,320 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,915 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,047 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,051 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 59,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,693 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,693 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,015 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,949 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 45,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,338 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,353 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,791 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 XUJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XUJ, 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 ND56 XUJ registered?

ND56 XUJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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