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MV56 VBY

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,871 mi
Last recorded68,871 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 VBY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,871 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 68,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 63,396 miles

exhaust front pipe heat shield and under body heat shield insecure and rattling

Fail 28 Sep 2024 63,396 miles

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield and under body heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 29 Sep 2023 56,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2023 56,919 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))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 49,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight buckle

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering inner edge

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,667 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 41,667 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,204 miles

Front brake pads about 50% worn

Offside Front tyre inner tread slight wear

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 30 Sep 2019 40,204 miles

Front brake pads about 50% worn

Offside Front tyre inner tread slight wear

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,215 miles

Offside Front tyre inner tread slight wear

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

front brake pads about 50% worn

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,907 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,977 miles

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

brake discs worn slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,976 miles

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

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

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

brake discs worn slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,133 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 27,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,522 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 24,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,194 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 3,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 787 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 702 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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MV56 VBY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc 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 MV56 VBY, 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 MV56 VBY registered?

MV56 VBY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is MV56 VBY safe to buy?

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