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FM06 VZY

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,558 mi
Last recorded105,558 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 VZY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2020 105,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,182 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 97,182 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted caliper carrier (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust heat shield loose

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 88,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges nr limit

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges nr limit

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 78,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges nr limit

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges nr limit

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,024 miles

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

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2015 69,024 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,749 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,373 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,597 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,495 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 VZY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

FM06 VZY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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