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EJ55 VSD

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,076 mi
Last recorded97,076 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VSD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 97,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,011 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 93,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 93,149 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 91,376 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,755 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 86,751 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,006 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 83,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,634 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged near hose (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,569 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged near hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,253 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,193 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,580 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge and has minor wall damage

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,183 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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EJ55 VSD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ55 VSD, 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 EJ55 VSD registered?

EJ55 VSD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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