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LKO 55

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,467 mi
Last recorded159,467 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKO 55
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 159,467 miles

Handbrake lever travel getting high and nearside effort lags slightly.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 151,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 141,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 131,632 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,803 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 113,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 107,416 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,226 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,623 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 76,623 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,751 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 61,751 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 50,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,289 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,410 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 38,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,624 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,793 miles

Brake servo hose deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2009 14,960 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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LKO 55 is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKO 55, 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 LKO 55 registered?

LKO 55 is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is LKO 55 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKO 55 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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