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FS55 FAS

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,819 mi
Last recorded86,819 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS55 FAS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 86,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Nov 2025 86,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 83,135 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

cover sills fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,900 miles

Central Front Upper both front shockers corroded

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 78,900 miles

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

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

Central Front Upper both front shockers corroded

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,857 miles

Advise offside rear road wheel slightly buckled

Advise rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,326 miles

Advise rear coil springs corroded

Advise slight buckle in nearside and offside front wheels

Fail 6 Sep 2021 77,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,006 miles

Advise exhaust slightly corroded

Advise rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 75,006 miles

Advise exhaust slightly corroded

Advise rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,319 miles

Advise rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 72,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

disc are worn

Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 66,304 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,456 miles

Central Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,376 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 21,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,441 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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FS55 FAS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 FS55 FAS, 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 FS55 FAS registered?

FS55 FAS is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FS55 FAS safe to buy?

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