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MK56 VSP

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 VSP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,111 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 113,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,667 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 77,394 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,298 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 58,212 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 52,566 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 52,552 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,590 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 48,590 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,804 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 44,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,070 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 33,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,379 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,098 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 VSP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VSP, 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 MK56 VSP registered?

MK56 VSP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is MK56 VSP safe to buy?

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