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FY56 VTM

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

208,071 mi
Last recorded208,071 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VTM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 208,071 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2024 198,497 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.7 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and cracking and on 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 191,294 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 191,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 182,639 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 174,230 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sliding ram (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 170,392 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 167,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 164,767 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 10 Jan 2017 153,694 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 153,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 143,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 131,951 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 29 Sep 2014 131,951 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 18 Sep 2013 110,945 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,945 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,858 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,858 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,888 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 59,597 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,836 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,836 miles

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

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 VTM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

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

Is FY56 VTM safe to buy?

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