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CV56 VNS

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,337 mi
Last recorded51,337 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VNS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 51,337 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,323 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 45,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,908 miles

3x wheel trims missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear/wiper blade split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,038 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low outer tread pattern..

Fail 27 Sep 2010 28,038 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside rear tyre wearing low outer tread pattern..

travel on handbrake..

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,938 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 19,938 miles

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

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

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 VNS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV56 VNS registered?

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

Is CV56 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV56 VNS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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