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BG06 VCX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,685 mi
Last recorded89,685 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 89,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to brake discs, vehicle been stood

Pass 19 Jan 2024 83,581 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 83,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,861 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 74,157 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both sides front, at chassis legs, visible under bonnet. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield is loose and rattling.

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front chassis legs, visible under bonnet, have been compressed, and are kinked, approx 20cm from bulkhead panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Base of both sides A pillars at outer sill. Appears to have had welded items removed, leaving holes, which are not caused by corrosion. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 74,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure in reflector mounting and not sitting in the correct position: See also headlamp lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure in reflector mounting and not sitting in the correct position: See also headlamp lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Quarter panel to outer sill and inner wheelarch: Not a continuous weld. Other parts of this repair may also be inadequate. I cannot fully inspect it without removal of other parts. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both sides front, at chassis legs, visible under bonnet. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield is loose and rattling.

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front chassis legs, visible under bonnet, have been compressed, and are kinked, approx 20cm from bulkhead panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Base of both sides A pillars at outer sill. Appears to have had welded items removed, leaving holes, which are not caused by corrosion. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 61,604 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 56,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner surfaces very scally (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both showing very poor beam patern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 55,906 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

reversing lamp inop

Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 11 Oct 2018 55,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,082 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

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

UPPER FRONT CROSS MEMBER BENT/DAMAGED

Fail 12 Sep 2017 55,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body has a projection caused by damage FRONT BUMBER ON NEARSIDE (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

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

UPPER FRONT CROSS MEMBER BENT/DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 42,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 42,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,408 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 24,632 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 24,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,353 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 VCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG06 VCX, 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 VCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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