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AK56 VPA

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,005 mi
Last recorded162,005 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VPA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 162,005 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light source (intensity) low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 162,005 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust joint leaking, joint fixing clamp lose (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light source (intensity) low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 159,847 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025 159,844 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n\s and o\s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n\s and o\s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 148,176 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 148,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 127,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 127,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,560 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 115,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 113,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,608 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 110,608 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,644 miles

Offside Front slight cracks in sidewall of tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,621 miles

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

fuel cap door missing.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 106,776 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 100,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 85,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 71,453 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,650 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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AK56 VPA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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