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LT56 AOU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,418 mi
Last recorded132,418 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 AOU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 132,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 126,056 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 126,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 121,842 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 121,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 116,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 102,764 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 102,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,326 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 100,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,106 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 34,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 344,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,860 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 19,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 15,167 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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LT56 AOU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT56 AOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT56 AOU registered?

LT56 AOU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is LT56 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 AOU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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