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FG56 SOJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,735 mi
Last recorded175,735 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 SOJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 175,735 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 170,547 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 170,547 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 164,336 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,262 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 142,262 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 134,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 134,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,404 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,903 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 109,903 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,197 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 90,197 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 71,709 miles

3 winter tyres fitted o/s/f standard

O/s/r light lens has been tempory repaired

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 71,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

3 winter tyres fitted o/s/f standard

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f and O/s/r fitted with winter tyres others standard

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f and O/s/r fitted with winter tyres others standard

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,539 miles

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

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

handbrake has some travel

Fail 1 Dec 2012 45,263 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake has some travel

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,304 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 35,304 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,937 miles

Advise:front brake pads getting low

Advise:n/s/r tyre has a screw in it outer edge

Advise:o/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread

Advise:rear wiper split not clearing screen

Fail 9 Dec 2010 22,937 miles

Advise:front brake pads getting low

Advise:n/s/r tyre has a screw in it outer edge

Advise:o/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread

Advise:rear wiper split not clearing screen

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 16 Dec 2009 13,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,131 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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FG56 SOJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FG56 SOJ, 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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FG56 SOJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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