MOT Status
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80,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
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))
O/S/R tyre deep age cracks
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
O/S/R tyre deep age cracks
exhaust system corroded
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
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
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
damage to o/s/f door and wing
front brake discs worn
smear from front wipers
damage to osf door and wing
nsr tyre cracking and perished
oil residue on sump
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
exhaust centre and rear sections corroded
n/s/r tyre side walls perishing
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
exhaust corroded on pipework.
o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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FY56 VTG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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