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BD55 HYL

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,550 mi
Last recorded81,550 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HYL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 81,550 miles

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

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

Front both front shock absorbers corroded but not leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but not likely to snap

Pass 21 Jan 2025 81,383 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 81,383 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 81,167 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box rusted through (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 78,214 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 77,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,489 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 75,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,062 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour rear lense cracked (1.1.A.3e)

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,307 miles

Chip to windscreen.

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 70,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chip to windscreen.

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,123 miles

Chip to windscreen.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 67,123 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Chip to windscreen.

Front wiper blades split.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 59,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,519 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,734 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,442 miles

front pads getting low / wet at time of test.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,663 miles

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

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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BD55 HYL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD55 HYL, 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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BD55 HYL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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