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MK56 VRD

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,541 mi
Last recorded90,541 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 VRD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 90,541 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion on frames and suspension components

Fail 11 Jun 2026 90,540 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion on frames and suspension components

Pass 16 May 2025 87,005 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 80,570 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 72,071 miles

Front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 72,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,815 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 62,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,755 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 62,755 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,142 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 60,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,785 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,102 miles

11% imbalance on front service brakes

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 25,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,477 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN

Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,470 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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MK56 VRD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MK56 VRD, 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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MK56 VRD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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