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BG06 VCO

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 VCO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,970 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front, o/s front upper gaiters both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s front, o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner body sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear shockers all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle, axle and coil spring mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front, inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,425 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockers - front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 84,425 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible rear (0.1 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockers - front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,150 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front both and rear both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,258 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,019 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,410 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 56,410 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,681 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,381 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 41,313 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,313 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,586 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,150 miles

steering rack on the offside front has slight dampage to the gaitor and rack area

Pass 5 May 2011 24,417 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 19,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 14,578 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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BG06 VCO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG06 VCO, 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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BG06 VCO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 May 2006.

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