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NX56 VNB

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,530 mi
Last recorded66,530 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 VNB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 66,530 miles

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

o/s headlamp & front bumper slightly damaged/loose

reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 2 Dec 2025 66,528 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s headlamp & front bumper slightly damaged/loose

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear windscreen wiper ineffective

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 4 Dec 2024 63,733 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

reversing lamps inoperative

windscreen wiper box/linkage worn

Fail 4 Dec 2024 63,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

reversing lamps inoperative

windscreen wiper box/linkage worn

Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,413 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2022 61,390 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,797 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 56,797 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,976 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 54,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 54,076 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,251 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n.s front tyre sidewall perishing and is wearing on inner edge

o.s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,982 miles

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

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

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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NX56 VNB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

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

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