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NL56 YHW

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 YHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,749 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,698 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 53,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2016 47,277 miles

rear bumper slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 40,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,798 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,798 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,322 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 9,328 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 YHW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige 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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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