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FE56 VJJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded near limits (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded near limits (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 117,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded near limits (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded near limits (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexies (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 110,950 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexies (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 106,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,708 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very end rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,165 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 100,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 94,122 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,374 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 88,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 828,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 82,879 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,169 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,493 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,660 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,773 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 21,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,994 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 VJJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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