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FP06 VDL

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,381 mi
Last recorded88,381 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 VDL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp image only just made out recommend clean/polish

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 85,637 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,103 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 831,063 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,522 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 81,522 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,380 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,677 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,677 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,844 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 60,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,082 miles

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

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,191 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 42,191 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,074 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,026 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres sidewalls deep cuts

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,930 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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FP06 VDL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP06 VDL, 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 FP06 VDL registered?

FP06 VDL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is FP06 VDL safe to buy?

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