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NX56 VNY

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,309 mi
Last recorded91,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 VNY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 91,309 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 91,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around shocker top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,966 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 80,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,346 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 73,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 67,265 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,112 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

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

Oil leak

Slight play from nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,144 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,142 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,506 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 VNY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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