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FH06 VFL

2006 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,983 mi
Last recorded67,983 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VFL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 67,983 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 65,698 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 65,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Both bump stops deteriorated

Front Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper inoperative

Reverse light n/w

Pass 18 Nov 2023 63,600 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 63,595 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 60,727 miles

Exhaust pipe shield damaged and loose (downpipe)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 10% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 13% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light n/w

Rear Wiper smearing

Fail 14 Nov 2022 60,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust pipe shield damaged and loose (downpipe)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 10% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 13% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light n/w

Rear Wiper smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,065 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 58,065 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,739 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High (1.1.6 (d))

Rear wiper smearing

Reverse light n/w

Fail 27 Jul 2020 55,739 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High (1.1.6 (d))

Rear wiper smearing

Reverse light n/w

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,672 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres edges worn

Rear wiper worn

Fail 14 Jun 2019 52,672 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres edges worn

Rear wiper worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,343 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes bonding worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 2 Jul 2018 51,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes bonding worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,466 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper worn

Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,691 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,691 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front wipers split (smearing)

deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/f wing and bumper damage

rear wiper worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,406 miles

front disc slightly worn

o/s/f wiper slightly split

rear wiper split

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,507 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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FH06 VFL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,240cc 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 FH06 VFL, 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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FH06 VFL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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