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FP56 ECE

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,590 mi
Last recorded140,590 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ECE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 140,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,857 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 131,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT BETWEEN BACKBOX AND CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR POSITION LAMPS AFFECTED BY THE OPERATION OF THE INDICATORS/HAZARDS (4.2.3 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OIL SUMP BADLY CORRODED

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,538 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,409 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 120,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,599 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 113,593 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,394 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010
Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,716 miles

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

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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FP56 ECE 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP56 ECE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP56 ECE registered?

FP56 ECE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is FP56 ECE safe to buy?

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