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FE56 VHW

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,678 mi
Last recorded110,678 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 VHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,180 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 102,179 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,513 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,918 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight free play from n/s/f wheel (hard to inspect)

Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,913 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested several leaks from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front sidelight coming on when pressing brake pedal (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when turning sidelights on rear brake lights stay on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight free play from n/s/f wheel (hard to inspect)

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,052 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 80,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,717 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,384 miles

hi level brake light inop

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 58,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

hi level brake light inop

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on outer edge and close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,261 miles

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

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

advise 2 front tyres slightly cracked

advise 2 rear tyres slightly carcked

eml on

Fail 9 Jul 2015 45,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise 2 front tyres slightly cracked

advise 2 rear tyres slightly carcked

eml on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,930 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 42,930 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,478 miles

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

front number plate deterorated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,340 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 34,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,345 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade rubber split

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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FE56 VHW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FE56 VHW, 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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FE56 VHW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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