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FV55 FPU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,217 mi
Last recorded102,217 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,217 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 100,781 miles

nearside and offside lower sills corroded on back end

Fail 30 Jun 2022 100,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside and offside lower sills corroded on back end

Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,129 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 84,127 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 75,590 miles

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

front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,339 miles

front discs corroded

handbrake lever high

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,740 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low 2.0mm

Offside Front tyre tread low at 2.4mm

Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads approx. 80% worn

Fail 4 Jul 2017 55,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads approx. 80% worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,982 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx. 2.0mm

offside rear tyre worn to approx. 3.0mm

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,705 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 30,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,498 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 20,236 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,930 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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FV55 FPU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FV55 FPU, 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 FV55 FPU registered?

FV55 FPU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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