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AP56 BWN

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,075 mi
Last recorded163,075 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 BWN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023 163,075 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in side of rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside inner and outer sill at rear corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 159,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 159,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 156,424 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 156,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 150,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 143,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 143,303 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 129,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 115,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 4mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,200 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 103,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 93,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 80,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 59,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,155 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,159 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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AP56 BWN 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 60.9%.

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 AP56 BWN, 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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AP56 BWN is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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