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EA56 LKG

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,538 mi
Last recorded87,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 LKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Urgent 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 87,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Urgent 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 81,208 miles

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))

engine noisy on idle

Pass 15 Jun 2024 73,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 68,908 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 63,031 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,921 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes perishing & splitting

Fail 14 Jul 2021 60,916 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes perishing & splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,011 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,603 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 54,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,478 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre low pressure

Fail 24 Jun 2017 48,835 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre low pressure

Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,225 miles

all indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,560 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 25,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,160 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to nsf tyre side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,654 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 15,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,611 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,508 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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EA56 LKG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EA56 LKG, 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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EA56 LKG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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