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LT56 VVR

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,959 mi
Last recorded81,959 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 81,959 miles

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

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

general corrosion noriced and advised

Fail 7 Feb 2026 81,959 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion noriced and advised

Pass 11 Jan 2025 61,924 miles

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

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

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 10 Jan 2025 61,924 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 9 Dec 2023 57,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advise

Fail 9 Dec 2023 57,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advise

Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,874 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 53,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 49,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 45,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 41,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 41,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,613 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 37,613 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,283 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,930 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,213 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,557 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,739 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,110 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 VVR is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc 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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

LT56 VVR is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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