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FA06 VYF

2006 Nissan Micra

Brown Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,444 mi
Last recorded160,444 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 VYF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 160,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 146,250 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 137,241 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres getting low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Washer inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2021 131,377 miles

front shockers slightly corroded

o/s mirror repaired with tape

Pass 11 Dec 2020 126,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear washer not working

Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,948 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes bonding slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,805 miles

Rear wiper blade

service lamp on

Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 103,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 96,678 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on both edges

Fail 11 Jun 2016 96,678 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on both edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,104 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front suspension arm bushes slightly splitting

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 24 Feb 2014 72,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front suspension arm bushes slightly splitting

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,002 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 56,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,410 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of treads,not below legal limit due to the stepped design of the tread.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,431 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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FA06 VYF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Brown with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA06 VYF, 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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FA06 VYF is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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