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NG56 LKN

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,524 mi
Last recorded66,524 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 LKN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,524 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 63,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 57,827 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 57,291 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 57,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 56,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,768 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 55,766 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

reversing lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2018 50,720 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 50,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2017 47,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2016 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 39,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2014 36,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Fail 7 May 2014 36,837 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 23 May 2013 34,499 miles

front brake pads low

minor front imbalance

play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 15 May 2012 30,861 miles

front pads wearing low

slight play nearside front track rod end

Fail 14 May 2012 30,861 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front pads wearing low

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,506 miles

off side rear wheel bearing slight ruff in opperation

Fail 6 Jun 2011 27,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

off side rear wheel bearing slight ruff in opperation

Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,717 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 22,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,574 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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NG56 LKN is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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