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FL56 KXV

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,226 mi
Last recorded147,226 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 KXV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 147,226 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 147,226 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,342 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 118,342 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,546 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 110,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,785 miles

advance dampness around o/s/f shock absorber just passed at time of test needs attention asap

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim needs attention

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 83,785 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advance dampness around o/s/f shock absorber just passed at time of test needs attention asap

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim needs attention

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,597 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 55,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm borderline

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,737 miles

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm borderline

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,543 miles

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

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

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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FL56 KXV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL56 KXV, 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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FL56 KXV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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