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LT56 OXJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,795 mi
Last recorded133,795 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 OXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 133,795 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,978 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 65,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,738 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Both belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to rear box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 62,738 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Both belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to rear box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,582 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 52,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,876 miles

Central 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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,572 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording small effort

Fail 28 Sep 2017 32,572 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording small effort

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 1 Sep 2016 26,266 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,477 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 21,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2014 20,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 18,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,770 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 13,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,468 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 OXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc 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 OXJ, 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 OXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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