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HG56 VZS

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,578 mi
Last recorded125,578 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 VZS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 125,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack to windscreen passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 125,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack to windscreen passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 116,888 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 107,417 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,329 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,715 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 101,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,792 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 81,891 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,891 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,462 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,462 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,464 miles

slight tyre wall damage offside rear

Fail 6 Jan 2016 65,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight tyre wall damage offside rear

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 58,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,482 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,608 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 44,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,578 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2011 38,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,300 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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HG56 VZS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HG56 VZS, 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 HG56 VZS registered?

HG56 VZS is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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