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NL56 SFY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,364 mi
Last recorded140,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 SFY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 140,364 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2024 140,364 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2023 134,094 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2022 127,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2022 127,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 120,119 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2021 120,119 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 114,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,583 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,897 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,682 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 86,682 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load seat belt not releasing (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,729 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,870 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,796 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,527 miles

Offside front tyre is worn to 2.0mm.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,401 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 25,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,371 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 SFY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc 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 SFY, 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 SFY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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