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LN56 ZRA

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,019 mi
Last recorded82,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZRA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 82,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 80,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2025 80,432 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,574 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 78,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,850 miles

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

front exhaust guard loose

Fail 24 Jan 2023 76,850 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust guard loose

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,036 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,893 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 74,893 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,747 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 72,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,911 miles

Rear number plate faded but not likely to be misread

parking handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Oct 2018 65,911 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre very close to legal limit tyre measuring at 1.7mm limit being 1.6mm

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

Rear number plate faded but not likely to be misread

parking handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,501 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 3 Oct 2016 49,450 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 49,450 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,711 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,350 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,841 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,297 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 ZRA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZRA, 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 LN56 ZRA registered?

LN56 ZRA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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