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NL56 HFN

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,241 mi
Last recorded131,241 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 131,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 129,686 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 129,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 123,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 117,800 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,911 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joints rubber mounts slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake light inoperative

Fail 29 Jul 2022 111,911 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joints rubber mounts slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake light inoperative

Pass 27 Jul 2021 108,361 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake pipe flex ferrules badly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 108,361 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp missing from centre joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake pipe flex ferrules badly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,775 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 100,775 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,475 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 93,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,755 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,426 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,651 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,403 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HFN is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

NL56 HFN is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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