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FV06 EFU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 EFU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 85,992 miles

advise offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2019 85,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advise offside rear tyre

advise play near side steering arm

Pass 1 May 2018 78,867 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 78,867 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 69,532 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 69,515 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 58,986 miles

front pipe heat sheilds, sweat at radiator

parking and service brake travel

windscreen chip zone b

Fail 10 May 2016 58,986 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front wishbone rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

front pipe heat sheilds, sweat at radiator

parking and service brake travel

windscreen chip zone b

Pass 8 May 2015 46,693 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 46,693 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,630 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 24,596 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 24,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 17,368 miles

nearside front wiper blade smearing on screen

offside front wiper blade smearing on screen

Fail 3 May 2011 17,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front wiper blade smearing on screen

offside front wiper blade smearing on screen

Pass 15 May 2010 12,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 9,428 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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FV06 EFU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV06 EFU, 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 FV06 EFU registered?

FV06 EFU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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