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CX56 VOU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,857 mi
Last recorded83,857 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 VOU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 35% evident (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 83,753 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 35% evident (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on inner edge of tread, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,362 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,078 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 62,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,242 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,132 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 57,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,840 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,331 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 41,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,201 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,468 miles

both front tyres have worn outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,824 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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CX56 VOU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CX56 VOU, 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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CX56 VOU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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