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BG55 GUW

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

65,345 mi
Last recorded65,345 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear (brake squeak when wheel rotated)

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front (shock absorber corroded)

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 65,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear (brake squeak when wheel rotated)

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front (shock absorber corroded)

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 62,920 miles

EXHAUST: REAR CLAMP MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 31 Jan 2022 62,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

EXHAUST: REAR CLAMP MISSING

NOISE FROM OSF BRAKE IN ROLLER TESTER

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 62,270 miles

EXHAUST: CENTRAL HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

MOISTURE INSIDE N/S INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BY INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATION (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,548 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

OSR TYRE AGED

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATION (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 61,548 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

OSR TYRE AGED

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATION (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,221 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OSR TYRE AGED

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATION (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,498 miles

OSR TYRE AGED

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

SLIGHT BIND IN OSF BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

SQUEAK FROM OSF BRAKE WHILST IN ROLLER TESTER

Fail 30 Jan 2018 57,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced LENS DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid REQUIRES RE-AIM OF JET (8.2.3)

OSR TYRE AGED

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT BIND IN OSF BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

SQUEAK FROM OSF BRAKE WHILST IN ROLLER TESTER

Pass 25 Jan 2017 54,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD LOW - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,118 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 46,105 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,545 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 41,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 37,903 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,903 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,377 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,982 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 28,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 22,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,997 miles

Offside 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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BG55 GUW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 BG55 GUW, 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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BG55 GUW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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