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EF55 FCO

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FCO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 76,768 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 76,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,629 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,530 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 56,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 53,652 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER INNER INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 53,652 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER INNER INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,398 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 51,398 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,076 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 50,076 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,946 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,731 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 29,803 miles

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

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

osr tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,504 miles

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

nsf tyre tread getting low on tread

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 18,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 15,264 miles

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

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 FCO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF55 FCO, 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 FCO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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