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DE56 VBD

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

113,519 mi
Last recorded113,519 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 113,519 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 113,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 102,228 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 91,688 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 91,688 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,735 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 78,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,392 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 69,392 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 69,392 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 66,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,716 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp and pipes are corroded and slight blow at joint

Fail 29 Nov 2018 61,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamp and pipes are corroded and slight blow at joint

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust clamp and pipes are corroded and slight blow at joint

Fail 27 Nov 2017 55,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust clamp and pipes are corroded and slight blow at joint

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,995 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 49,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing at outer edge

Offside wiper blade is split at end

Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 43,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,212 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 38,212 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,038 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 27,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,120 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,025 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 23,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,841 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,150 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 VBD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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