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L5 AKA

2006 Nissan Micra

Pink Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 AKA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 103,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Reversing light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 103,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% Imbalance across rear axle when holding pedal steady (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Reversing light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in offside and nearside ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in offside and nearside ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have slight play ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 92,919 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have slight play ()

Reversing light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped @ offside outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,646 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped @ offside but not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,914 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 85,908 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,679 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on treads

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,937 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 79,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wishbone rear bush debonding

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,243 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,744 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 52,744 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,894 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,445 miles

nearside wiperblade deterioating

Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,807 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L5 AKA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Pink with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L5 AKA, 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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L5 AKA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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