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FG56 XBS

2006 Nissan Micra

Brown Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XBS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,561 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt not releasing (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low & not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

both front windscreen wipers smearing

both front headlamp brackets broken

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wing inner boot shut holed & corroded

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both windscreen wiper arm spindles worn

front service brake application uneven

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 93,541 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,526 miles

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

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

Very little oil in engine on inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,052 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 82,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 70,225 miles

Intermittent airbag light on dashboard on inspection

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,957 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 57,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing!

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,029 miles

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

two front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,990 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,603 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 XBS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Brown with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XBS, 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 XBS is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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