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EA56 VBM

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,807 mi
Last recorded31,807 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VBM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 31,807 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 31,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 30,870 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,640 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 29,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 27,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 24,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both between 3.5 -4.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both between 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 22,561 miles

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 6 Dec 2017 20,892 miles

small cut on outer side wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2016 18,951 miles

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 14 Dec 2015 17,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,008 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 15,008 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 12,783 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,496 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer wall

Fail 10 Dec 2012 11,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer wall

Pass 6 Dec 2011 10,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers are a little hard and noisy.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 9,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 7,630 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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EA56 VBM 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 84.2%.

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 EA56 VBM, 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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EA56 VBM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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