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NV56 ESG

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

8,104 mi
Last recorded8,104 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 ESG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 8,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 8,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and flexible hose ferules covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 8,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and flexible hose ferrules covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 7,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes and flexi ferrules coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyres perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 7,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes and flexi ferrules coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyres perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 7,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 7,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 7,175 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 7,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 6,925 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 6,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 6,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 6,262 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 4,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 4,021 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 3,462 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 2,779 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 2,091 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 1,613 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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NV56 ESG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NV56 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV56 ESG registered?

NV56 ESG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is NV56 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 ESG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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