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LX56 OLW

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,214 mi
Last recorded43,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 OLW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 43,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,185 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 41,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,837 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,772 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 39,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 38,383 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 35,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,519 miles

power steering rack damp

Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,022 miles

power steering rack damp

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,044 miles

power steering rack damp

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 23,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

power steering rack damp

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,259 miles

power steering rack damp

Fail 18 Sep 2012 20,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

power steering rack damp

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,516 miles

power steering rack damp

Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,357 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 OLW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX56 OLW registered?

LX56 OLW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is LX56 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX56 OLW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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