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FM06 VTY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,429 mi
Last recorded120,429 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 VTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 120,429 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 118,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 115,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 115,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 113,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished but not showing beading

Offside Front tyre perished but not showing beading

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 113,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section at lambda sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished but not showing beading

Offside Front tyre perished but not showing beading

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 111,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 108,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 105,132 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 105,132 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 101,658 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 101,658 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 100,031 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Oct 2015 97,266 miles

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

Exhaust system deterioated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides approx 2.0mm and starting to show signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2015 97,266 miles

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

Exhaust system deterioated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides approx 2.0mm and starting to show signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,601 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 75,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,058 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,127 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,924 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 VTY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

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

Is FM06 VTY safe to buy?

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