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NL56 HVY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,752 mi
Last recorded107,752 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 HVY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 107,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 95,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 78,624 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 78,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 72,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,731 miles

Front Upper engine mount rubber becoming soft

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush becoming badly deteriorated and d-bonding

Offside Front suspension arm bush starting to d-bond

Offside Front tyre becoming worn

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 61,731 miles

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

Front Upper engine mount rubber becoming soft

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush becoming badly deteriorated and d-bonding

Offside Front suspension arm bush starting to d-bond

Offside Front tyre becoming worn

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,461 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 40,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,135 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 32,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,678 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 18,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,587 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 HVY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

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

Is NL56 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 HVY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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