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LV56 AAE

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,668 mi
Last recorded70,668 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 AAE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 70,668 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock cases corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 70,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front shock cases corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 69,238 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 67,506 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 67,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 65,815 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 64,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2022 64,284 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,256 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components worn

Reversing lights not working

Fail 9 Jun 2020 62,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components worn

Reversing lights not working

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,193 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear shock casing corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,483 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 57,483 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,989 miles

n/s/r + o/s/f tyres getting close to wear indficators

o/s/f lower arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,174 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,362 miles

front brake discs worn a little

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,660 miles

n/s wiper starting to come apart

Fail 17 Aug 2012 30,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,881 miles

Front wiper blades split

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 20,881 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wiper blades split

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,585 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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LV56 AAE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV56 AAE, 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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LV56 AAE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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