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NX56 VKO

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,248 mi
Last recorded65,248 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 VKO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 65,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 60,462 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 57,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,279 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 49,318 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 May 2018 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 46,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre under inflated and side wall worn

Offside Front tyre under inflated and side wall worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,617 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,617 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,995 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,627 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack due to age

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 39,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,878 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,218 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,925 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,152 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 27,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NX56 VKO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX56 VKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX56 VKO registered?

NX56 VKO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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