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ND56 XUZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 125,745 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 125,745 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 118,051 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 118,050 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge !!! BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE !!! (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary drive belts deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2022 110,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,617 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary drive belts deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2020 99,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary drive belts deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,837 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 95,835 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,351 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 92,351 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,164 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,745 miles

rear brake light/ indicator nsr has bad earth

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,744 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 73,742 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 66,632 miles

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

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,632 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,429 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 43,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,986 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 XUZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ND56 XUZ, 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 XUZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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