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NL56 ZYK

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,433 mi
Last recorded74,433 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZYK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 74,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 72,676 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damaged ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased on under side and in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking and perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 68,957 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2 washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades split and rubber perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased on under side and in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking and perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,748 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,099 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,125 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,952 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,975 miles

o/s and n/s front wish bone rear bushes slight worn

Fail 6 Feb 2013 47,975 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s front wish bone rear bushes slight worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,231 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,250 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,612 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,316 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front tyre slight kerbing on outer side wall

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre slight kerbing on outer side wall

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 ZYK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZYK, 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 ZYK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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