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LV56 NLX

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,633 mi
Last recorded131,633 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 NLX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 131,633 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 131,628 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2023 123,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 114,006 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,321 miles

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,969 miles

reverse light inoperative

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,800 miles

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,341 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 79,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,452 miles

Auxillary belt noise

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,392 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 60,294 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front washer jets weak

high level stop lamp not working/connected

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

wear to all tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,841 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 53,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,474 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,474 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,990 miles

damage to n\s\f tyre side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,252 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 26,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NLX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 LV56 NLX, 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 LV56 NLX registered?

LV56 NLX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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