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LT56 VWP

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,528 mi
Last recorded105,528 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 VWP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,953 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 99,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,113 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 86,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,097 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,601 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,181 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,163 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 61,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,767 miles

front pads and discs limit

service indicator on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front pads and discs limit

service indicator on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,045 miles

chip windscreen

front pads and discs worn to limit

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip windscreen

front pads and discs worn to limit

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,638 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 VWP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT56 VWP registered?

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

Is LT56 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 VWP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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