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NV56 ESU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,766 mi
Last recorded92,766 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 ESU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 92,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 92,766 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 80,226 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2013 67,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 30 May 2013 67,404 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 12 May 2012 54,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,627 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 38,929 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 38,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,663 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 ESU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV56 ESU, 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 NV56 ESU registered?

NV56 ESU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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