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EJ56 VXN

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,609 mi
Last recorded102,609 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VXN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,609 miles

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

Parking brake lever has slight travel

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 102,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mmm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,276 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 97,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,441 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 91,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,824 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,824 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has excessive play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen polished lamp unit (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,588 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,506 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,592 miles

All indicators faded.

Long travel on parking brake.

n/s headlamp beam patten weak.

n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 52,592 miles

All indicators faded.

Long travel on parking brake.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s headlamp beam patten weak.

n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,966 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 43,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,564 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 17,564 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,558 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,331 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 VXN is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 EJ56 VXN, 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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EJ56 VXN is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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