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NH55 DRZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 DRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025

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

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

sxhaust shield loose not likely to fall off

Fail 2 Jul 2025

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sxhaust shield loose not likely to fall off

Pass 16 May 2024

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Aug 2021

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021

Fuel system component leaking filler neck corroded not allowing seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Fail 12 Aug 2020

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Pass 12 Aug 2019

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,308 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn/cracking on edge

Fail 11 Aug 2017 119,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn/cracking on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 111,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,347 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,126 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,533 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,533 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,065 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,303 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,303 miles

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

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

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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NH55 DRZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NH55 DRZ, 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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NH55 DRZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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