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EJ55 VSK

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,929 mi
Last recorded90,929 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VSK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 90,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on bald outer edge 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,924 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,579 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 74,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,020 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 68,020 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,685 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,987 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

temp repair to o/s door mirror

Fail 5 Feb 2015 53,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,044 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has deep cut in tread

Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,841 miles

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

Hand brake travel.

O/S door mirror repaired with tape.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 38,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Hand brake travel.

O/S door mirror repaired with tape.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,748 miles

Hand brake travel.

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

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

O/S door mirror repaired with tape.

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 28,530 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,530 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,363 miles

Hand brake travel.

Rear wiper rubber split.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 20,363 miles

Hand brake travel.

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

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

Rear wiper rubber split.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VSK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJ55 VSK, 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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EJ55 VSK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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