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NL56 HSG

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,922 mi
Last recorded75,922 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 HSG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 75,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,023 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 74,019 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 70,344 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 70,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 70,336 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,347 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 67,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,698 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 63,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low air pressure

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,132 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 57,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside stop light intermitant fault

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,738 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 50,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 43,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,667 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 HSG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

NL56 HSG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is NL56 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 HSG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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