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MA56 VGU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,556 mi
Last recorded82,556 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 VGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 82,556 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 82,546 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Feb 2025 75,363 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 75,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,087 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 69,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed within 30 cm of spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,961 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 64,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,329 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,829 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 54,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,530 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,979 miles

exhaut corroded

front brakes low

Pass 7 Jul 2012 40,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,831 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,799 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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MA56 VGU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MA56 VGU, 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 MA56 VGU registered?

MA56 VGU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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