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BD56 ABZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ABZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,024 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,836 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 84,836 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,964 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,211 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 79,211 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,893 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,999 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 71,999 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,571 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,703 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 61,703 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,658 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,525 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 43,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,175 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 37,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,661 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 31,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,027 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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BD56 ABZ 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 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 BD56 ABZ, 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 BD56 ABZ registered?

BD56 ABZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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