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FV55 XLL

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 XLL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side Mirror Glass Cracks (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 71,587 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED FRONT AND BACK (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,570 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 70,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake traverl

Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,458 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 70,458 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on covered with black tape (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 67,774 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 65,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2018 65,575 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 64,484 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 62,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2016 62,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 60,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fron head light lence o/s/f and n/s/f not clear light lence dim light

Fail 21 May 2015 60,952 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fron head light lence o/s/f and n/s/f not clear light lence dim light

Pass 14 May 2014 59,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2013 57,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front headlamps fogged but able to see a visable pattern

Pass 26 May 2012 56,878 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 56,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 48,168 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,085 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,462 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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FV55 XLL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FV55 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

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

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