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LX56 HBA

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,478 mi
Last recorded154,478 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 HBA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 154,478 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 154,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 149,957 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 73,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 146,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer - Clamp missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 142,144 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 142,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 138,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 133,146 miles

front discs lipped

oil leak from bell housing area

oil leaks from engine

Pass 5 Sep 2013 127,045 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 8 Dec 2012 120,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 120,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 114,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 106,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,768 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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LX56 HBA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX56 HBA, 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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LX56 HBA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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