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NL56 ZXU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZXU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,960 miles

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

slight oil leak around rear crank shaft area

Fail 27 Aug 2019 113,956 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

slight oil leak around rear crank shaft area

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,406 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 108,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,875 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,238 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 96,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,410 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 90,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,666 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 83,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust heatshield loose

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,395 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 34,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

airbag lamp flashing

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

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 ZXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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