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LX56 VBJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 VBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 112,004 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror cover damage

Fail 5 Feb 2025 112,004 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror cover damage

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 108,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing damage

Fail 16 Feb 2024 108,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damage

Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,425 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 20,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,501 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,821 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,777 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 58,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,371 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,978 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,272 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 22,237 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2009 15,917 miles

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

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 VBJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBJ, 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 LX56 VBJ registered?

LX56 VBJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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