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LX56 VAV

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,923 mi
Last recorded81,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 VAV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,179 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 75,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 72,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 68,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 60,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,216 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sids

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,268 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2016 40,267 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper connection (3.6.A.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 34,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 28,888 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,583 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,401 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 15,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VAV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

LX56 VAV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is LX56 VAV safe to buy?

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