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EO56 AVM

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,800 mi
Last recorded113,800 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 AVM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 113,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 109,409 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 109,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 106,579 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 106,576 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 103,836 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 100,426 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 100,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,278 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes wearing and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box/middle pipe connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 91,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes wearing and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box/middle pipe connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,734 miles

Unable to visually inspect front brake pads

Fail 27 Mar 2019 85,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Unable to visually inspect front brake pads

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,737 miles

hubcaps fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,737 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,690 miles

ALL 4 INDICATORS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

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

Nearside Front TYRE -OUTER WALL SCRUBBED SMOOTH

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,670 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 69,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,368 miles

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

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

nsf bumper damaged. but not resulting in a projection or sharp edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,189 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,956 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EO56 AVM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EO56 AVM, 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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EO56 AVM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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