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AP56 BWU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,462 mi
Last recorded129,462 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 BWU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 129,462 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 129,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 121,011 miles

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 18 Dec 2024 121,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,993 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 4 Dec 2023 110,981 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 22 Dec 2022 107,455 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 22 Dec 2022 107,455 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,243 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 106,243 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 104,542 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 104,542 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,134 miles

Central Front front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in o/s/r tyre central tread 165/70 R14 81T ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre 3mm 165/70 R14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and blowing on top section of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy rear silencer corroded and blowing on top section of silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 83,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,990 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 70,670 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,789 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,182 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 32,574 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,771 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 BWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BWU, 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 AP56 BWU registered?

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

Is AP56 BWU safe to buy?

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