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FE56 VJA

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,629 mi
Last recorded94,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 VJA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,629 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 90,935 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 86,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,567 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,567 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,802 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,802 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 - 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,041 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,867 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 43,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,120 miles

front brake discs showing wear

front brake pads worn down

n/s/r tyre showing wear 2.5/3mm tread left

play evident in both track rod inner ball joints, o/s more so

rear wiper blade split at the ends

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,077 miles

nearside front track control arm has slight play in inner balljoint

offside front track control arm has slight play in inner balljoint

Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front track control arm has slight play in inner balljoint

offside front track control arm has slight play in inner balljoint

Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,781 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,025 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,381 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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FE56 VJA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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