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LV56 RXY

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 80,014 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes becoming perished

Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

fuel flap missing

Fail 19 May 2026 80,014 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes becoming perished

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

fuel flap missing

Pass 30 May 2025 76,888 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 76,333 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 70,204 miles

*** BOOT IS REQUIRED TO BE CLEAR FO MOT INSPECTION ***

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 70,204 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

*** BOOT IS REQUIRED TO BE CLEAR FO MOT INSPECTION ***

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very badly pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Missing (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,755 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 65,755 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,561 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 54,651 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,556 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,594 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,126 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,287 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,043 miles

both front & both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

slight oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,252 miles

both front & both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Jun 2014 26,252 miles

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

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

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

both front & both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

both front wipers slightly smeary

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no acces to rear seats to inspect belts

Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,109 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 RXY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV56 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

LV56 RXY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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