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NL56 ZZY

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,755 mi
Last recorded126,755 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 126,755 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 126,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator bring on side light flashing (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,222 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,222 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,749 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 469,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,977 miles

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

engine sump slightly corroded

exhaust corroded but not leaking (middle section & back box)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 39,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine sump slightly corroded

exhaust corroded but not leaking (middle section & back box)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 36,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,475 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre has a cut in

Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,775 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,866 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,230 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 ZZY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

NL56 ZZY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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