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NL56 ECX

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,638 mi
Last recorded152,638 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ECX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 152,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens slight damage

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 152,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens slight damage

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 142,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 134,803 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 134,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 124,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear OUTER SKIN COVER CORRODED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,014 miles

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

Offside outer skin sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 115,004 miles

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

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

Offside outer skin sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,601 miles

centre seat belt sticking

Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre 2,5mm

Offside Front tyre 2,5mm,worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

centre seat belt sticking

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,769 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 1.6mm

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,769 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 1.6mm

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NL56 ECX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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