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LM55 KYV

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,234 mi
Last recorded79,234 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 KYV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 79,234 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 79,234 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 69,721 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 69,721 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 63,699 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 63,653 miles

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 Lamp bolt missing 1 of 2 but secure at time of testing

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 62,052 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp securing bolt missing

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,163 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,334 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 60,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pattern image misted, head lamp lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 57,603 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 57,603 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH POLISHED AND ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached ASSEMBLE LAMP RENEW BULB (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 49,483 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2017 44,704 miles

ALIGNMENT WITH TYRES ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F OUTER 1.7mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R >>> + SEVERLY PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 44,703 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH >>> PLASTIC LENS CRAZED (1.8.A.1b)

ALIGNMENT WITH TYRES ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F OUTER 1.7mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R >>> + SEVERLY PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,127 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 3 Mar 2016 41,127 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,552 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly but not affecting structure

Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,468 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,150 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 30,006 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,080 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,230 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 22,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,884 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 18,884 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 KYV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LM55 KYV, 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 KYV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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