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LN56 ZPX

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,020 mi
Last recorded112,020 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 112,020 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 112,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 103,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 103,860 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,240 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 87,240 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,246 miles

headlamps faded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,910 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 74,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,913 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 30 Apr 2019 67,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 1 May 2018 64,322 miles

Front pads worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front pads worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,921 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,125 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,799 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,893 miles

all tyres worn low on edges

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,854 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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LN56 ZPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LN56 ZPX, 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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LN56 ZPX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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