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EF55 FCE

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,833 mi
Last recorded129,833 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 129,833 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,777 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 109,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,597 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 98,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2019 91,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre bald on edge not to cords

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,258 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 68,258 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,848 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,817 miles

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

rear wiper smearing across screen

reverse light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,817 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper smearing across screen

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,384 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 42,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 35,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,414 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 25,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,735 miles

front disc lightly lipped

front pads wearing

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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EF55 FCE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF55 FCE, 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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EF55 FCE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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