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DN55 FTC

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,861 mi
Last recorded75,861 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FTC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 75,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

reverse light not working

Fail 6 Apr 2021 75,858 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slight engine oil leak at front of engine ()

flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty, low in oil

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14, front tyres inner & outer edges wearing & will soon require change.

n/s rear tyre outer wall by rim slight cracks & approx. 2/3 worn, o/s rear tyre approx. 10% worn.

reversing light not working, no tow bar fitted at time of test, unable to open n/s front electric window, rear wiper blade rubber badly split

service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficiency 22%, rear brakes adjust, handbrake lever adjust.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 67,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s wiper blade rubber badly split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slight engine oil leak at front of engine ()

flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty, low in oil

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14, front tyres inner & outer edges wearing & will soon require change.

n/s rear tyre outer wall by rim slight cracks & approx. 2/3 worn, o/s rear tyre approx. 10% worn.

reversing light not working, no tow bar fitted at time of test, unable to open n/s front electric window, rear wiper blade rubber badly split

service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficiency 22%, rear brakes adjust, handbrake lever adjust.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,952 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak at front of engine? ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have wear (3.5.1i)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14, n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn,front tyres approx 3/4 worn & inner edges wearing slightly

front brake pads approx 10% worn, low in oil, headlights plastic lenses fading,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

o/s rear tyre on legal limit advise to replace

rear wiper blade rubber badly split, reversing light not working, unable to open n/s electric window fully

service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficiency 21%, rear brakes adjust on hand and footbrake

vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel-tyre approx 10% worn, no tow bar fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2017 63,952 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil leak at front of engine? ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have wear (3.5.1i)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14, n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn,front tyres approx 3/4 worn & inner edges wearing slightly

front brake pads approx 10% worn, low in oil, headlights plastic lenses fading,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

o/s rear tyre on legal limit advise to replace

rear wiper blade rubber badly split, reversing light not working, unable to open n/s electric window fully

service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficiency 21%, rear brakes adjust on hand and footbrake

vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel-tyre approx 10% worn, no tow bar fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,103 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

flexible brake hoses metal ends slight rust

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14, n/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn & inner edge wearing

headlight plastic covers discolouring

n/s rear tyre & o/s front tyre approx 20% worn.

no tow bar fitted at time of test,front brake discs have wear

o/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn,vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel -new tyre

o/s wiper blade rubber splitting a bit on ends,reversing light not working

rear wiper blade rubber badly split,engine oil leak at front of engine

service brake efficiency 70%, parking brake efficiency 22%,rear brakes adjust

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14,front tyres have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted,n/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn,n/s rear tyre on legal limit,n/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn.

n/s wiper blade rubber starting to split slightly on end,slight rust underbody in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty, no tow bar fitted at time of test.

o/s rear tyre approx 10% worn,vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel with new tyre,front brake discs have wear,reversing light not working, low in oil

service brake efficiency 73%, parking brake efficiency 22%, rear brakes adjust.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,051 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14,front tyres edges wearing, n/s front & o/s rear tyres approx 3/4 worn, n/s rear tyre approx 25% worn,o/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn,vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel

reversing light not working, front brake pads approx 10% worn, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

service brake efficiency 71%, parking brake efficiency 23%, rear brakes adjust.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14,front tyres edges wearing, n/s front & o/s rear tyres approx 3/4 worn, n/s rear tyre approx 25% worn,o/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn,vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel

reversing light not working, front brake pads approx 10% worn, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

service brake efficiency 71%, parking brake efficiency 23%, rear brakes adjust.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,872 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14,n/s front tyre approx 25% worn,n/s rear tyre & o/s front tyre approx 10% worn,o/s rear tyre approx 1/3 worn,vehicle has a space saver wheel (fitted with as new tyre) to be used as a spare wheel

rear wiper blade rubber split,front brake discs have very slight wear.

service brake efficiency 58%, parking brake efficiency 19%

Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,358 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14,n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 10% worn,o/s front tyre will soon require change, n/s front & rear tyres outer edges wearing,vehicle has a space saver tyre new as spare wheel tyre

o/s wiper blade rubber splitting slightly at top & bottom ends,rear wiper blade rubber badly split,rear brakes adjust.

service brake 62% parking brake 20%

Fail 1 Feb 2010 14,358 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/14,n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 10% worn,o/s front tyre will soon require change, n/s front & rear tyres outer edges wearing,vehicle has a space saver tyre new as spare wheel tyre

o/s wiper blade rubber splitting slightly at top & bottom ends,rear wiper blade rubber badly split,rear brakes adjust.

service brake 62% parking brake 20%

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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DN55 FTC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN55 FTC, 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 DN55 FTC registered?

DN55 FTC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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The MOT history for DN55 FTC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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