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NX56 VLV

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,296 mi
Last recorded70,296 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 VLV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,296 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,722 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

engine sump corroded

hand brake lever travel near limit

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2019 66,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

engine sump corroded

hand brake lever travel near limit

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

both front shock absorbers casings corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 64,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

both front shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 59,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 55,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2016 55,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 51,476 miles

all brake ferrules corroded

rear section of exhaust weak condition

Fail 31 Jan 2015 51,476 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake ferrules corroded

rear section of exhaust weak condition

Pass 8 Feb 2014 46,889 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s rear shock absorbers casings corroded

n/s front / o/s rear / n/s rear indicators loosing colour

Fail 8 Feb 2014 46,889 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s rear shock absorbers casings corroded

n/s front / o/s rear / n/s rear indicators loosing colour

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,882 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2013 40,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,403 miles

exhust heat shield loose.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,018 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VLV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NX56 VLV, 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 NX56 VLV registered?

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

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