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AK56 VNU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,470 mi
Last recorded138,470 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 138,470 miles

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, brake pipes and suspension components.

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 138,470 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, brake pipes and suspension components.

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 133,181 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

N/s/f tyre bald on outer edge 175/60/15

N/s/r tyre on legal limit

O/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2019 133,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

N/s/f tyre bald on outer edge 175/60/15

N/s/r tyre on legal limit

O/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,591 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front brake pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,433 miles

O/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

Slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 18 Aug 2017 105,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,163 miles

offside and nearside front seat tilt handles missing.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 94,163 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front seat tilt handles missing.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,729 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs lipped

handles missing from seat tilt levels

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp broken

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sharp edge showing on drivers seat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 73,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp broken

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sharp edge showing on drivers seat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outter edge

Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outter edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres low and starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,473 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front washers poor

handbrake pulls high

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,664 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AK56 VNU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK56 VNU, 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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AK56 VNU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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