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KL56 TLU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,516 mi
Last recorded113,516 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 TLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 113,516 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 113,516 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,233 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 96,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 82,669 miles

Air back warning light not showing

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 82,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,670 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 70,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,843 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 66,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,608 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,026 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,520 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 43,519 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 33,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,833 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 26,913 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,690 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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KL56 TLU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KL56 TLU, 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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KL56 TLU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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