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NL56 BYJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,665 mi
Last recorded97,665 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 BYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,665 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 97,641 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (185/50r16)

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

Reverse light inop

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

front wipers starting to split on ends

reverse light inoperative

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Sep 2018 49,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

front wipers starting to split on ends

item removed from drivers view at start of test

reverse light inoperative

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,365 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 65,365 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,133 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 21 Sep 2016 63,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,110 miles

o/s front brake disc outer surface worn

Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s front brake disc outer surface worn

Pass 15 May 2012 36,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,464 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,862 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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NL56 BYJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL56 BYJ, 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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NL56 BYJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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