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LT56 OVY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,422 mi
Last recorded77,422 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 OVY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 77,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,094 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reversing lights inop

front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 71,555 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,387 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,383 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 68,381 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,769 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,769 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,262 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 57,262 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 472 bulb (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,851 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.87 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4.57% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 4.57% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 233ppm (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

eml on,on dash.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,369 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 52,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,442 miles

both front tyres splitting on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,588 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 OVY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

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

Is LT56 OVY safe to buy?

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