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FY56 RKN

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,272 mi
Last recorded121,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 RKN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,272 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

reversing light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 111,442 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and crooded (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,721 miles

exhaust crooded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,431 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,789 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 3.00 MM

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,768 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are worn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,048 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 43,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,512 miles

n/s wiper split on ends

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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FY56 RKN is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY56 RKN, 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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FY56 RKN is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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