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LJ06 VPX

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,777 mi
Last recorded149,777 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 149,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump is also rusting through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 149,777 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump is also rusting through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 143,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 136,231 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 136,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 131,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 122,322 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 122,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 112,618 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phoneholder from center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Offside Front wiper refitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

reverse light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2021 112,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phoneholder from center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

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

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Offside Front wiper refitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2020 106,271 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,609 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,609 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,307 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,566 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 73,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,840 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 63,148 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 63,148 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 63,137 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 57,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 52,035 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 52,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 45,207 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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LJ06 VPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJ06 VPX, 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 LJ06 VPX registered?

LJ06 VPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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