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CV56 VMO

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 116,334 miles

Gearbox end cap corroded and weeping

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack - both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 116,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox end cap corroded and weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack - both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 109,296 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,376 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Object in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 106,376 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both were unplugged (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Object in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,444 miles

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

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION, TOP STRUT MOUNTING NUT RUSTY.

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT SUSPENSION

Fail 10 Jan 2022 104,444 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION, TOP STRUT MOUNTING NUT RUSTY.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 100,691 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 100,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,104 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 94,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,038 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,643 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,643 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,512 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 73,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,525 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 65,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,486 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 59,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

E.M.L. light on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,438 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,690 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 VMO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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