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FM06 VCV

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 VCV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,308 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 86,308 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,006 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,006 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,062 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 79,059 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,453 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 73,349 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,194 miles

tyres cracking up x3

Fail 7 Jul 2016 69,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

tyres cracking up x3

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,201 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 65,201 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,633 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 50,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

e m light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,469 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,892 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,760 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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FM06 VCV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM06 VCV, 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 FM06 VCV registered?

FM06 VCV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is FM06 VCV safe to buy?

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