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LT56 OVG

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,970 mi
Last recorded143,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 OVG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 143,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 143,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 134,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 134,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 131,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 131,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 126,172 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,601 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,581 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 116,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 103,682 miles

near side front tyre worn out (outer)

Pass 6 Jan 2018 101,021 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 101,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,860 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 69,717 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 58,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 46,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 46,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,434 miles

This vehicle has been damaged repaired.

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 OVG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc 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 OVG, 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 LT56 OVG registered?

LT56 OVG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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