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LT56 ATX

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,189 mi
Last recorded90,189 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 ATX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 90,189 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage - suspect has been run-flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reverse lamp is inoperative

Fail 22 Jan 2026 90,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage - suspect has been run-flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake drums/shoes squealing on brake rollers - ADV. inspection

Rear reverse lamp is inoperative

Pass 7 Jan 2025 65,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 85,667 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 87,024 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 87,024 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 76,729 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 76,729 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,487 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 72,487 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,468 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 68,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 51,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,245 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 45,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,711 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,167 miles

all tyres a little perished

Fail 15 Sep 2012 25,819 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,793 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 22,790 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,018 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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LT56 ATX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc 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 LT56 ATX, 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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LT56 ATX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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