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MA56 VHB

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,786 mi
Last recorded70,786 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 VHB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 70,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 70,784 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 69,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 63,883 miles

Nearside N/S door non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2024 63,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush unbonded from suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside N/S door non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2023 57,879 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,817 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,366 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 66,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,177 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 33,761 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,064 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers and inner wheel arch liners fitted

underbody and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,005 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked. ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 20,735 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,917 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,157 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,516 miles

both front wipers are torn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,794 miles

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

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 VHB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige 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 VHB, 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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MA56 VHB is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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