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MV56 VCP

2006 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,759 mi
Last recorded61,759 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 VCP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 61,759 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Oct 2025 61,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 59,803 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 59,803 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,847 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 57,847 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 55,287 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 55,287 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,243 miles

both rear tyres low tread and cracking

Fail 14 Dec 2021 53,243 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres low tread and cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,660 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 50,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,718 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED

Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,503 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,637 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,818 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,035 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 27,105 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 27,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,363 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,034 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 VCP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

MV56 VCP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MV56 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 VCP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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