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NL56 URZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,909 mi
Last recorded89,909 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 URZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general surface corrosion to under body and components

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

general surface corrosion to under body and components

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,466 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,433 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure front to rear

Fail 29 Jan 2021 66,421 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure front to rear

Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,403 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 59,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 56,290 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 56,288 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,436 miles

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Front Discs worn but not seriously weakened

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,935 miles

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,525 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 42,525 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1) o/s/r tyre close to legal limit 2) n/s/f tyre has a slight cracking to inner wall

Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,113 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 27,591 miles

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

near side front tyre seems to have been ran low of air side wall rubber deteritated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,765 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,707 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,654 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE .

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 URZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

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

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