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NL56 USY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,887 mi
Last recorded135,887 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 USY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 122,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,780 miles

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

drivers door check strap worn

Fail 3 Aug 2017 118,780 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers door check strap worn

Pass 13 Aug 2016 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 108,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 104,231 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 60,154 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,708 miles

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

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 USY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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