2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YC56 XUJ
2006 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 41,806 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC56 XUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 41,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC56 XUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Micra (YC56 XUJ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YC56 XUJ Mileage History
- 05/09/202438,218 mi
- 05/09/202438,218 mi
- 18/09/202539,434 mi+1,216 mi
- 15/09/202641,801 mi+2,367 mi
- 17/09/202641,806 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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