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NX56 VMA

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 VMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,148 miles

suspension components and prescribed areas generally corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2023 83,091 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 83,091 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 77,103 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,412 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 74,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,096 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 72,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps centre rear (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,048 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Fail 4 Oct 2017 64,048 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,033 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 59,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,786 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 48,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,398 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,380 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,138 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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NX56 VMA 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 69.6%.

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

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