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LS55 DDE

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

155,096 mi
Last recorded155,096 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 DDE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 155,096 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 155,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe after cat 2 bolt fixing each end (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2024 151,906 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 151,906 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel badly distorted outer rim damaged (Steel wheel) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 148,415 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2023 148,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 145,382 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 21 Oct 2022 145,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,874 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 139,874 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot split (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))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 138,423 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2020 138,423 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 136,581 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 136,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 131,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 131,370 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective lock nut and track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,014 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,278 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 112,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2015 101,622 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 Front 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 25 Apr 2014 92,366 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,221 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,221 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,168 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,038 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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LS55 DDE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 LS55 DDE, 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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LS55 DDE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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