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FG06 VKU

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 VKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 68,662 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noticeable wear in both joints ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on both rear outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 67,056 miles

Coil spring corroded rusting on all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wear in both joints ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on rear of both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rusting on brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front grille panel loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wear in both rack joints ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 63,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting adjacent to upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both joints ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on rear of both outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe heat shield rattling

Pass 24 May 2022 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both joints ()

Pass 12 May 2021 59,020 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all bulbs white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 57,070 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 57,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 54,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2019 54,491 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in weld (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,832 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 6 May 2016 42,651 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,862 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 32,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 28,190 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 28,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 24,123 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,450 miles

nearside & rear wiper blades split

Pass 20 May 2010 15,908 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 15,908 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 12,262 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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FG06 VKU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FG06 VKU, 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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What year was FG06 VKU registered?

FG06 VKU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is FG06 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG06 VKU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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