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NG56 VDD

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 VDD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 47,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reversing light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,948 miles

Offside Reversing light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light inop

Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,122 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 45,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,196 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & offside front hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,238 miles

Front shock and hub corroded both sides

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 43,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front shock and hub corroded both sides

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,426 miles

Brake hoses ferules corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Rear exhaust filled with water

Reverse light not working

Fail 26 Nov 2018 42,426 miles

Brake hoses ferules corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust filled with water

Reverse light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2017 40,819 miles

Brake hoses ferules corroded

Front brake pipes corroded slightly

Front shock absorbers corroded

Rear exhaust filled with water

Fail 23 Nov 2017 40,819 miles

Brake hoses ferules corroded

Front brake pipes corroded slightly

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear exhaust filled with water

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,583 miles

brake hoses ferules corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

front wheels corroded

gearbox leaking oil from end casing

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 39,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake hoses ferules corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

front wheels corroded

gearbox leaking oil from end casing

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,096 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 38,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,298 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,410 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 34,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,342 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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NG56 VDD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NG56 VDD, 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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NG56 VDD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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