2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YG56 XAA
2006 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 176,388 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG56 XAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 176,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG56 XAA 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 (YG56 XAA) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
YG56 XAA Mileage History
- 18/01/2024152,369 mi
- 30/06/2025152,825 mi+456 mi
- 09/07/2025152,836 mi+11 mi
- 06/07/2026176,383 mi+23,547 mi
- 07/07/2026176,388 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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