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LV56 VUF

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,495 mi
Last recorded57,495 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 VUF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 57,495 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 57,493 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight adjuster broken on lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 56,344 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb holder insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,405 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,202 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,206 miles

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 3 Feb 2015 43,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,937 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,594 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 36,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

handbrake travel is long

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,522 miles

Both front wipers split

Fail 11 Jan 2011 23,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,687 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Dec 2009 17,684 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly worn

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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LV56 VUF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV56 VUF, 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 LV56 VUF registered?

LV56 VUF is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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