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NL56 UUV

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,589 mi
Last recorded175,589 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 175,589 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 175,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 169,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 163,304 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 163,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 154,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 144,418 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 144,418 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 137,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 137,279 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Both inner rack ends worn (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,603 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,526 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 111,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,706 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 76,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,461 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 UUV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

NL56 UUV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is NL56 UUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 UUV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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