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EJ56 VUO

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,501 mi
Last recorded54,501 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VUO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 54,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 52,813 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 52,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 48,673 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 46,705 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,760 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 41,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,829 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2012 24,035 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 24,025 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,009 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,740 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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EJ56 VUO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJ56 VUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ56 VUO?

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What year was EJ56 VUO registered?

EJ56 VUO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is EJ56 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 VUO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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