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CV56 VMJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,362 mi
Last recorded144,362 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VMJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 144,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 140,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 136,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 130,994 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 126,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 126,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 123,429 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,529 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 116,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,129 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 111,129 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has edge wear and is worn to minimum at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped on inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished between treads

Fail 30 May 2017 104,368 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has edge wear and is worn to minimum at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped on inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished between treads

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded off

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,245 miles

play in nearside front steering rack end

Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,245 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,825 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,873 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light removed

Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 47,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,659 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml light staying on

long travel on hand brake lever

wear in offside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,541 miles

slight movement inner rack and pinnion ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,111 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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CV56 VMJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV56 VMJ, 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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CV56 VMJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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