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FY56 VNV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,042 mi
Last recorded128,042 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VNV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 128,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 117,014 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 107,320 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 100,827 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 94,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,126 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 84,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,421 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,870 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front suspension corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 28,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust corroded

Front suspension corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 25,632 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,363 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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FY56 VNV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNV, 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 FY56 VNV registered?

FY56 VNV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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