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NL56 EDV

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,212 mi
Last recorded95,212 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 EDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,212 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 95,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and worn to secondary layer on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre badly worn to secondary layer on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,136 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 2m and badly perished and badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges (badly on outer edge to secondary layer

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,136 miles

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 2m and badly perished and badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges (badly on outer edge to secondary layer

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded on beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 80,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded on beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall 175/60h15

Fail 17 Oct 2017 71,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall 175/60h15

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,766 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 17 Oct 2015 53,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 53,869 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,463 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,016 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres outside edges worn

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 EDV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 EDV, 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 EDV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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