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FY56 VTG

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,085 mi
Last recorded80,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VTG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 80,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 77,976 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 76,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 74,414 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,748 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 70,074 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 70,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,964 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 66,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,608 miles

O/S/R tyre deep age cracks

Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,608 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre deep age cracks

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 56,637 miles

exhaust back box clamp missing, system secure and gas tight

o/s window doesn't open fully also tilts

oil on engine

rear wiper split

smear from wipers

snow/ice in tyre treads not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2018 56,636 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air intake ducting insecure

exhaust back box clamp missing, system secure and gas tight

o/s window doesn't open fully also tilts

oil on engine

rear wiper split

smear from wipers

snow/ice in tyre treads not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

oil marks around steering rack pinion seal

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,450 miles

damage to o/s/f door and wing

front brake discs worn

smear from front wipers

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,601 miles

damage to osf door and wing

nsr tyre cracking and perished

oil residue on sump

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,944 miles

both front and rear indicator bulbs faded

cracking to sidewalls and tread of n/s/r tyre

cracking to sidewalls and tread of o/s/f tyre

damage to o/s door and front wing

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

smear from front wipers

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,649 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

n/s/r tyre side walls perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,623 miles

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

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

o/s/wahsher jet poor

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,175 miles

exhaust corroded on pipework.

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

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 VTG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VTG, 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 FY56 VTG registered?

FY56 VTG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FY56 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 VTG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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