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LY55 UAX

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,523 mi
Last recorded139,523 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 139,523 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 134,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 113,036 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,940 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 104,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,798 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 95,798 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,680 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 86,680 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2013 68,213 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2013 68,213 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 61,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 56,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2009 39,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 UAX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

LY55 UAX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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