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NL56 HDZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,697 mi
Last recorded100,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 HDZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 100,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 70,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,294 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 37,294 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 29,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 29,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front shock absorber casings corroded

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 28,463 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 28,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 25,670 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 17,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,436 miles

Both front suspension arm bush's are starting to split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,041 miles

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 8 Sep 2011 10,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 8,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 6,429 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 HDZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDZ, 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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What year was NL56 HDZ registered?

NL56 HDZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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