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NL56 SFK

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,846 mi
Last recorded104,846 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 SFK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 104,846 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 104,846 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 104,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 104,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil sump corroded/porous

Pass 12 Oct 2019 101,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 99,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear light cluster lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 96,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 96,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,450 miles

Front discs corroded

Front pads low

N/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,405 miles

/s/tyre wearing low on outer edge

Front pads low

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 92,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

/s/tyre wearing low on outer edge

Front pads low

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,259 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,073 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 63,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEARING UNEVEN AND STARTING TO GET LOW

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEARING UNEVEN AND STARTING TO GET LOW

Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SFK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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