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LM55 HZU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,772 mi
Last recorded118,772 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 HZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 118,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 102,811 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,838 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 94,838 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,655 miles

Offside Front windscreen has chips in glass

Fail 10 Jan 2019 84,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush is split and diasplaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush is split and displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front windscreen has chips in glass

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,434 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 75,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm fabric showing on inside tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm fabric and wires showing on inside tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,398 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 62,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks in the tread and the side walls

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,485 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,745 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,115 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,382 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,612 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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LM55 HZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM55 HZU, 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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LM55 HZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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