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LX56 VCA

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

166,482 mi
Last recorded166,482 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 VCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 166,482 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 166,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 155,272 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 155,272 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 135,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,836 miles

Offside Rear body has slight damage

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 126,835 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear body has slight damage

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

Pass 1 May 2019 116,365 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 116,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 104,556 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rough/erratic idle

screen damage,front indicators faded

management light on

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres bald edges

brake imbalance,o/s/f+o/s/r distortion

exhaust corroded,tailpipe missing

Pass 15 Oct 2016 97,816 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

front tyres edges wear/bald

management light on,idle co high

o/s/r brake effort showing distortion

screen damage

Fail 15 Oct 2016 97,816 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

front tyres edges wear/bald

management light on,idle co high

o/s/r brake effort showing distortion

screen damage

Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,836 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,452 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light on,emissions near limit

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f tyre sidewall splitting/poor/low pressure

o/s/r brake effort showing distortion

Fail 15 Oct 2014 73,449 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light on,emissions near limit

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f tyre sidewall splitting/poor/low pressure

o/s/r brake effort showing distortion

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,986 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lambda near limit

o/s/f indicator faded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 60,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f indicator faded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,987 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,705 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,938 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 33,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VCA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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