2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YL55 KVJ
2006 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 48,997 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL55 KVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 48,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL55 KVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Micra (YL55 KVJ) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YL55 KVJ Mileage History
- 16/01/202347,317 mi
- 08/01/202448,058 mi+741 mi
- 08/01/202448,058 mi
- 14/01/202548,856 mi+798 mi
- 17/03/202648,997 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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