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NG56 LKJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,971 mi
Last recorded88,971 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 LKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,971 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions limits only just met at time of test

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise this is repaired as soon as possible ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bumper damaged slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2024 86,362 miles

front exhaust mounting defective - rubber missing. (rattling)

front headlamp lenses slightly cloudy/discolored

front subframe - rear bushes worn/split (recommend replacement

nearside front steering rack - INNER joint worn/knocking (strong advisory/recommend replacement

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,411 miles

exhaust front section- rubber mounting defective

nearside front steering rack inner joint worn/slight play

rear registartion plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2023 81,411 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front dipped beam aims incorrect (lenses discolored/cloudy) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (wishbone) rear bush worn/pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside front brake pipe (corroded) - going to flex (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front section- rubber mounting defective

nearside front steering rack inner joint worn/slight play

rear registartion plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,864 miles

front exhaust mounting/rubber - broken

handbrake lever becoming slack - recommend adjustment/tighten

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/split

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,616 miles

both front headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy - starting to affect dipped beam/light output

corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's

nearside and offside front brake pipes (going to flex) becoming corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 74,608 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy - starting to affect dipped beam/light output

corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's

nearside and offside front brake pipes (going to flex) becoming corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 73,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 64,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,609 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 47,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,609 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,665 miles

slight play at o/s and n/s front steering arms

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,043 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 30,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear brake clean/check and handbrake adjustment

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

slight play on nearside front inner track rod (not exceeding 13mm play)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 19,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,766 miles

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

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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NG56 LKJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NG56 LKJ, 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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NG56 LKJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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