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CV56 VNC

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,218 mi
Last recorded80,218 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VNC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 80,218 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears inner rims have flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 80,217 miles

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

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears inner rims have flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front brake discs corroding

both front tyres worn on outer edges

high level stop light not working

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge on 3m

slight play to steering system

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,093 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play to n/s front inner steering arm

Fail 2 Nov 2023 68,091 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play to n/s front inner steering arm

Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,642 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm tyre slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm tyre slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 56,103 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm tyre slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm tyre slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,922 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 46,922 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,645 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2014 35,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,969 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 20,900 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,861 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,468 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 11,061 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 8,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

wiper blades split

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 VNC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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