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NG56 UGK

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,204 mi
Last recorded180,204 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 UGK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 180,204 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damaged no sharp edges all round (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 167,199 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 167,185 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 153,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 153,510 miles

Front Position lamp not working N/S+O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 139,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear body slight damaged

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2022 132,961 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear body slight damaged

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2021 131,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 126,890 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Jun 2018 119,928 miles

Damage to bonnet

Fail 15 Jun 2018 119,926 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Damage to bonnet

Fail 19 Mar 2018 119,920 miles

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

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

Headlamp insecure BOTH - front end damage (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Front end damage (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer rubber broken / missing x 2 (7.1.1)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position front end damage (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,128 miles

Engine has a little oil leak

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

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

Offside Rear Outer door ,quarter, wheel arch panels, are damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 99,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine has a little oil leak

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

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

Offside Rear Outer door ,quarter, wheel arch panels, are damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,297 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 87,207 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,878 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre close to limit at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,741 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,754 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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NG56 UGK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NG56 UGK, 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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NG56 UGK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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