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NL56 XFW

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,871 mi
Last recorded107,871 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 XFW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump and filter porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 107,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump and filter porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,119 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn

alternator belt badly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

long travel on hand brake

oil filter badly corroded

sump pan corroded and leaking oil

Fail 21 Nov 2023 94,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn

alternator belt badly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

long travel on hand brake

oil filter badly corroded

sump pan corroded and leaking oil

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,750 miles

Hand Brake Req Adjustment.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse Light Inop.

Fail 23 Nov 2022 83,750 miles

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

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

Hand Brake Req Adjustment.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse Light Inop.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 77,012 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust not blowing or insecure at time of test

both rear brake flexi brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

long travel on parking brake lever may need attention/adjustment soon

oil filter badly corroded

sump pan corroded and damp with oil

Fail 27 Nov 2021 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and close to legal req of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust not blowing or insecure at time of test

both rear brake flexi brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

long travel on parking brake lever may need attention/adjustment soon

oil filter badly corroded

sump pan corroded and damp with oil

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge at legal req of 1.6mm at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

engine oil badly corroded not leaking at time of test

engine sump pan badly corroded (small damp patch staring to leak)

long travel on hand brake. rear brakes may need attention soon

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2020 68,323 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror rear cover missing. sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

both front brake disc's badly corroded. not affecting braking efforts at time of test but front brakes may need attention soon

engine oil badly corroded not leaking at time of test

engine sump pan badly corroded (small damp patch staring to leak)

long travel on hand brake. rear brakes may need attention soon

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,518 miles

o/s mirror cover missing

reverse light inoperative

Fail 15 Aug 2018 62,518 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

o/s mirror cover missing

reverse light inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,986 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 56,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,135 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracking

o/s wash/wipe streaky

water leak from coolant expansion tank

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,181 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,979 miles

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

surface cracks to n/s/f tyre walls

Pass 29 Jul 2013 5,901 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 4,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 4,780 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 4,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 4,232 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 XFW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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