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LT06 XAL

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,479 mi
Last recorded72,479 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 XAL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,479 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 72,479 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,707 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,718 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,207 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 70,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,413 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 64,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,163 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 60,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,069 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 54,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 48,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,550 miles

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)

rear tyre's cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2012 33,196 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 33,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 27,662 miles

FRONT WHEELS NEED TRACKING

HAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT

N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE +CLOSE TO LIMIT

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 10 Sep 2011 27,662 miles

FRONT WHEELS NEED TRACKING

HAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT

N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE +CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,490 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,279 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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LT06 XAL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LT06 XAL, 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 LT06 XAL registered?

LT06 XAL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is LT06 XAL safe to buy?

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