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LX56 OLB

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,180 mi
Last recorded91,180 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,780 miles

Front front exhaust heatshield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 85,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front exhaust heatshield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 81,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 81,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,420 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,613 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,666 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,010 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,291 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 21,291 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,800 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 15,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2010 12,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,227 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 OLB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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