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NV55 VUY

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,065 mi
Last recorded118,065 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 VUY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,065 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 115,367 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both Sides (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 115,301 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,827 miles

advise os inner arch corroded. osf brake binding. nsr shock casing corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise os inner arch corroded. osf brake binding. nsr shock casing corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 112,041 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 112,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,836 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 106,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,368 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 99,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,112 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 71,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,548 miles

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

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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NV55 VUY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NV55 VUY, 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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NV55 VUY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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