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EA56 LKZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 LKZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 118,834 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 118,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 114,534 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 114,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,881 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 108,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 103,232 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 103,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 96,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 88,825 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 88,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 77,176 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,147 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 57,147 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 52,298 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 52,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge outside 3/4 breath of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,690 miles

near side front tyre balding outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,090 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 LKZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EA56 LKZ, 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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What year was EA56 LKZ registered?

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

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