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LY55 GXA

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,711 mi
Last recorded154,711 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 GXA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 154,711 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 154,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower oil leaking onto exhaust down pipe

Pass 29 Sep 2022 152,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 151,740 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2020 148,374 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 145,036 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 139,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 133,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 133,233 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,141 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2016 128,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,731 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 110,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,489 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 94,489 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,807 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 63,236 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 63,236 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,191 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,444 miles

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 GXA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LY55 GXA, 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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LY55 GXA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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