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BD56 AEF

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,074 mi
Last recorded89,074 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,074 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 89,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 87,102 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,540 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 83,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,462 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 82,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,026 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 82,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 76,986 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 76,986 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,274 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 65,274 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,642 miles

eye level stop light not functioning

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,904 miles

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

eye level brake light not functioning

Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,599 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 50,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre stop light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,797 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 35,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,345 miles

Security of O/S headlight

Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 AEF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AEF, 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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BD56 AEF is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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