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NL56 ZYX

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,910 mi
Last recorded131,910 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 131,910 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 123,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 115,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,006 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 105,006 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,738 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 93,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,618 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear wiper smearing

Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,529 miles

rear wiper smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,333 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,333 miles

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

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

front wiper linkage worn

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,494 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,327 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,302 miles

all tyres uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Sep 2010 26,302 miles

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

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

all tyres uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,516 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 ZYX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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