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LM55 JAU

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,870 mi
Last recorded119,870 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 JAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,870 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 119,826 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 112,439 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 112,439 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,895 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,895 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,048 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,392 miles

O/S MIRROR COVER MISSING

O/S/R TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Fail 16 Feb 2021 82,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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))

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

O/S MIRROR COVER MISSING

Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,868 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 76,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,368 miles

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

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 18 Jan 2019 70,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,607 miles

front pads low

Fail 2 Jan 2018 62,607 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,279 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,362 miles

both front tyres low tread

Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,569 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 35,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,070 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 34,264 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear bumper damage

Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,935 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,581 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 JAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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