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EA56 LKN

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 LKN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2025 85,259 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 83,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack misting (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyer perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 82,307 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 82,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,856 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 76,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,070 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 73,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 69,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 69,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,022 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour ALL 6 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,416 miles

Bad earth at nearside rear lamp

Front brake pads low

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,801 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,152 miles

advise both front tyres srating to perish.

advise nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed.

advise offside rear tyre on 2/3mm and starting to perish

Fail 17 Sep 2012 39,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise offside rear tyre on 2/3mm and starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,669 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on 2/3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,356 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 LKN is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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