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LT56 OWB

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,038 mi
Last recorded114,038 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 OWB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,038 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 114,038 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Directional indicators (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 111,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,198 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,043 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 105,043 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM SUMP SLIGHTLY RUSTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 99,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tierod slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,406 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 80,406 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,081 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 70,081 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,876 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 59,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 33,834 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,455 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 32,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,538 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 13,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,546 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 OWB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 OWB, 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 OWB is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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