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NL56 YHZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,748 mi
Last recorded62,748 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 YHZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 62,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 59,068 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2025 59,068 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,913 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f wing damage ,n/s door mirror casing missing

Fail 13 Aug 2024 55,913 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f wing damage ,n/s door mirror casing missing

Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,503 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all shockers casings corroded

rear exhaust corroded

wipers noisy

Fail 14 Aug 2023 51,503 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all shockers casings corroded

rear exhaust corroded

wipers noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,936 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both w/bone inner bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both shocker casing corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2022 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both w/bone inner bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both shocker casing corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 44,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rear starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both shocker casings corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,939 miles

Front both sides suspension arm inner rear bushes starting to unbond/perished

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm at lowest point

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,942 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,540 miles

Front both suspension arm inner bushes starting to unbond

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,576 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear bush starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn approx (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush starting to become unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,131 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to become unbonded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,608 miles

both front susp arms rear bushes starting to unbond

front brake pads approx 75% worn

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm at lowest point

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,586 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,945 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,798 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 YHZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

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

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