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LX56 XHF

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,438 mi
Last recorded86,438 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 86,438 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 86,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 82,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 76,557 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 76,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 75,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 73,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,806 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,897 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 59,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,061 miles

object in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,246 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,135 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 44,134 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,798 miles

advise cuts to osf tyres sidewall( no cords exposed )

advise long travel on handbrake

advise nsf tyre close to limit

advise nsr tyre wearing low

advise osr tyre heavily perished

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise wipers not parking correctly

Fail 12 Jan 2012 40,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise cuts to osf tyres sidewall( no cords exposed )

advise long travel on handbrake

advise nsf tyre close to limit

advise nsr tyre wearing low

advise osr tyre heavily perished

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise wipers not parking correctly

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,086 miles

offside mirror has cracks not affecting view

Fail 27 Aug 2010 32,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside mirror has cracks not affecting view

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,190 miles

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

n/s/f washer preasure low

smellys removed from mirror

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 XHF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

LX56 XHF is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is LX56 XHF safe to buy?

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