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EY56 LKP

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,789 mi
Last recorded127,789 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 LKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 124,999 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes, close to limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 111,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 106,128 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,982 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 105,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,441 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,320 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 98,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,168 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 95,168 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,348 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 92,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,070 miles

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

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s/r tyre wall cut

Fail 17 Aug 2012 87,070 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s/r tyre wall cut

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,437 miles

front brake performance slight judder

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EY56 LKP 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 EY56 LKP, 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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EY56 LKP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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