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FP56 WEU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,685 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 108,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

reverse lights not working

Fail 3 May 2022 108,025 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Slight damage to bumper

Fail 9 Sep 2020 107,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Heavily perished & split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Slight damage to bumper

Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,755 miles

Both rear tyre treads very well worn.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Plastic outer cover sills fitted.

Small engine/gearbox leak.

Some dtereoration of headlamp lenses.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,755 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre treads very well worn.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Plastic outer cover sills fitted.

Small engine/gearbox leak.

Some dtereoration of headlamp lenses.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,922 miles

auxillary belt perished*

evidence of oil leaks*

front tyre treads worn low - acceptable at time of test - recommend replacement*

nsf lower ball joint gaiter perished*

shields on engine, outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

slight play in nsf trackrod end*

some corrosion of underbody and components*

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,789 miles

acceptable corrosion of brake hose ferrules and various other underbody components*

acceptable repairs to exhaust pipe before rear box*

front tyres becoming worn*

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating*

nsf headlamp pattern a little indistinct but acceptable*

nsf lower ball joint gaiter perished*

rear wheelbearings noisey*

shields on underbody, outer sills, etc, restrict examination*

significant engine oil leakage*

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,907 miles

headlamp aims on aim limits*

acceptable repair to rear exhaust*

little reserve travel on handbrake lever*

nsf lower joint gaiter perished*

shields on outer sills,underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,120 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front tyre treads well worn.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear outer seatbelts reluctant to retract* front tyresworn* shields on underbody and outer sills, etc,restrict examination* front and rear brake hose pipes and ferrules heavily corroded*exhaust corroded* front brake discs worn*

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,723 miles

rear outer seatbelts reluctant to retract* front tyresworn* shields on underbody and outer sills, etc,restrict examination* front and rear brake hose pipes and ferrules heavily corroded*exhaust corroded* front brake discs worn*

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,857 miles

headlamp aims on aim limits* shields on outer sills, underbody, etc, restrict examination* exhaust corroded in places*

Fail 25 Feb 2013 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp aims on aim limits* shields on outer sills, underbody, etc, restrict examination* exhaust corroded in places*

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 49,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,677 miles

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

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 WEU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP56 WEU, 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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FP56 WEU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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