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DE56 VAU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,793 mi
Last recorded110,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 110,793 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,268 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 106,264 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 103,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 90,489 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,110 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,679 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,348 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,441 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 50,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,045 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,371 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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DE56 VAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE56 VAU, 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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What year was DE56 VAU registered?

DE56 VAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is DE56 VAU safe to buy?

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