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MF56 VEL

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,203 mi
Last recorded179,203 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 VEL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 179,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2025 179,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 161,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 144,685 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 135,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,501 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 72,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE SPLITS IN THEM NO EXCESS MOVEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 65,767 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE SPLITS IN THEM NO EXCESS MOVEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,822 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT DETATCH

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD ALSO CUT AROUND INNER SIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS

Fail 9 Dec 2016 64,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT DETATCH

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD ALSO CUT AROUND INNER SIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,822 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 62,822 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 58,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,552 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,997 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,790 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 43,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp ajusters not connected to headlamps

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,621 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,923 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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MF56 VEL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF56 VEL, 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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MF56 VEL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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