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LY55 DSV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,942 mi
Last recorded77,942 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 DSV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 77,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,258 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides slight unbonding of bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,838 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,847 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 50,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,656 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,282 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,748 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,400 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,495 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer tread edges

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,415 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer tread edge

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,944 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 23,547 miles

Both rear tyres on 3/4mm tread left

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,547 miles

Both rear tyres on 3/4mm tread left

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,434 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,434 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 3/4mm with outer tread bald

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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LY55 DSV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY55 DSV, 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 LY55 DSV registered?

LY55 DSV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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The MOT history for LY55 DSV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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