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NL56 HSX

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 HSX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 96,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,723 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,319 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2021 88,289 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,155 miles

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Fail 14 Aug 2020 86,155 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,367 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

edge wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2019 83,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

edge wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,114 miles

All road wheels have slight damage to inner rims.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 roadwheels misshapen

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all 4 roadwheels misshapen

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,999 miles

All wheels have slight damage to inner rims.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,752 miles

Slight damage to all wheels on inside edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,279 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,205 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,764 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,306 miles

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

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 HSX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

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

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