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NL56 ZZG

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,310 mi
Last recorded82,310 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZZG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 82,310 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 82,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of the tyre is wearing close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 78,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,752 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 74,752 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 72,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,233 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,990 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 60,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,108 miles

o/s/f o/s/r tyres perrished and starting to split

Fail 21 Oct 2014 51,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,308 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,824 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 47,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,035 miles

n/sf/n/s/r tyres wearing inner and outter edgers

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,278 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre too rear corroded replace soon

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,029 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 ZZG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

NL56 ZZG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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