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FY06 VCC

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VCC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,611 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 85,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wheel speed sensor disconnected (1.6 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 77,787 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 20 May 2019 77,786 miles

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2018 71,585 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 71,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 65,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to corode

Fail 24 May 2017 65,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.27 mm (165-70-14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48mm (165-70-14) (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to corode

Pass 14 May 2016 55,557 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode.

Fail 14 May 2016 55,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 29 May 2015 48,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 46,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 46,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,831 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 43,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,895 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 40,894 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 39,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,768 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,843 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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FY06 VCC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY06 VCC, 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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FY06 VCC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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