2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · CX56 VRC
2006 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 97,142 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX56 VRC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/11/2022
- 97,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX56 VRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Micra (CX56 VRC) between September 2009 and November 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CX56 VRC Mileage History
- 16/09/20097,659 mi
- 21/09/20109,971 mi+2,312 mi
- 29/09/201113,564 mi+3,593 mi
- 29/09/201220,692 mi+7,128 mi
- 30/09/201327,626 mi+6,934 mi
- 27/09/201436,378 mi+8,752 mi
- 02/10/201545,669 mi+9,291 mi
- 08/10/201656,452 mi+10,783 mi
- 10/10/201656,469 mi+17 mi
- 30/09/201767,023 mi+10,554 mi
- 29/10/201878,053 mi+11,030 mi
- 29/10/201878,053 mi
- 26/11/201983,696 mi+5,643 mi
- 26/11/201983,696 mi
- 30/11/202088,327 mi+4,631 mi
- 22/12/202088,327 mi
- 22/12/202193,662 mi+5,335 mi
- 21/11/202297,142 mi+3,480 mi
Average of roughly 6,789 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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