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FN56 FWG

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 FWG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 148,220 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (n/s and o/s) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (n/s and o/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (n/s and o/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 148,220 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (n/s and o/s) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (n/s and o/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (n/s and o/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 139,203 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front panel damaged

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 139,202 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 123,918 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 123,917 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 113,374 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 113,374 miles

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 104,887 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2021 98,838 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 98,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,647 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,617 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rears (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak sump pourus

Fail 10 Mar 2018 736,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rears (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak sump pourus

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,809 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,336 miles

n/s/f wiper rubber missing. play in o/s/f wheel bearing. strong advise play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 26,295 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,997 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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FN56 FWG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FN56 FWG, 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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FN56 FWG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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