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BG56 UCP

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,850 mi
Last recorded132,850 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 UCP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 132,850 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 132,850 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,574 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 124,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,448 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 85,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 74,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 66,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2018 60,626 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2018 60,626 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 55,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 55,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2016 53,036 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,366 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 10 Jul 2015 50,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,161 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,425 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 42,425 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,482 miles

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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BG56 UCP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG56 UCP, 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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BG56 UCP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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