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NL56 SPX

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,904 mi
Last recorded126,904 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 SPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,904 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust shield slightly insecure.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 126,873 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust shield slightly insecure.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,919 miles

Central Front exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 97,909 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 72,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front shock strut rusty

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 72,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front shock strut rusty

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

Pass 2 Jun 2019 70,310 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2019 70,310 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front and rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

all brake hoses, ferrules corroding

o/s/f suspension strut corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2018 67,977 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lower and slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front and rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

all brake hoses, ferrules corroding

o/s/f suspension strut corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,720 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 59,923 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 59,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,379 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules corroding

centre and rear silencer corroding,and clamp is missing

engine oil sump pan corroding

n/s/f indicator discolouring,becoming white

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,334 miles

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

both rear brake hoses,ferrules corroding badly

negative battery terminal was insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,334 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake hoses,ferrules corroding badly

negative battery terminal was insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,313 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 49,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 46,050 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 46,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 52,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,311 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 SPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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