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NL56 HFO

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,929 mi
Last recorded84,929 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 83,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 80,787 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 80,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 80,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 80,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,065 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively aux belt perished/cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all shockers fitted corroded

heat shield as part of exhaust loose

reverse light inop

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder devoid tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear both shockers corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,246 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 64,246 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,788 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 52,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,917 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,198 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,179 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 HFO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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