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FY06 VEA

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,551 mi
Last recorded111,551 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VEA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 111,551 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,111 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 104,111 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,967 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 4 Apr 2020 86,394 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 86,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,820 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,839 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces rusty both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust clamp rotten

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,839 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces rusty both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust clamp rotten

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,941 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroding away.

Rear tailgate,unable to open.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,833 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,793 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 41,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,522 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS ON OUTTER WALLS AND TREAD

Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,942 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 7,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,998 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 VEA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY06 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 VEA registered?

FY06 VEA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is FY06 VEA safe to buy?

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