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NL56 HTU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,143 mi
Last recorded110,143 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 HTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 110,143 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S & O/S REAR (WHITE ) (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S &O/S FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE & PLAY IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S REAR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,248 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 99,248 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,560 miles

damage to near side rear corner, but has no sharp edges

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

high level brake light out

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,226 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front under wheel arch cover missing (windscreen washer bottle exposed)

rear wiper arm missing

slight damage to nearside rear quarter pannel & bumper

slight damage to offside front bumper

Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front under wheel arch cover missing (windscreen washer bottle exposed)

rear wiper arm missing

slight damage to nearside rear quarter pannel & bumper

slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper insecure

boot poor open.

o/s/f under wheel arch missing

Fail 2 Mar 2012 39,808 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper insecure

boot poor open.

o/s/f under wheel arch missing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,733 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,537 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 HTU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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